Name/Title
Franklin Henry MorganEntry/Object ID
Morgan, Franklin HenryDescription
Oval of a young man in a dark blue silk tie and vest and black formal coat. He has a thin mustache and straight brown hair that falls to just above his collar.Collection
Private CollectionMade/Created
Artist
Dodge, John Wood, 1807-1893Date made
Jan 3, 1856Notes
Inscription on the back of the painting: "Likeness of Franklin H. Morgan (1835-1856) son of Samuel D. Morgan Esq." It is possible this was a posthumous copy of a photograph, based on the pose and background treatment, but the date makes it more likely that it was done during a viewing of the recently deceased.General Notes
Note Type
Historical NoteNote
Franklin Henry Morgan was born in Nashville in 1835 to Samuel Dold Morgan and Matilda Mackintosh Morgan. Samuel was a successful businessman and served as commissioner overseeing the construction of the State Capitol. Franklin died of an illness on January 3, 1856.Create Date
September 15, 2026Update Date
September 15, 2026