Jane Eliza Porter Campbell

Painting

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NSCDA-TN

Name/Title

Jane Eliza Porter Campbell

Entry/Object ID

Campbell, Jane Porter

Description

Portrait of Jane Eliza Porter Campbell with her body turned slightly to the left and her gaze directed toward the viewer. She wears a dark dress with long sleeves, a white lace ruff, and a small necklace. Around her head she wears a white lace cap with ruffles framing her face and a sheer lace veil falling over her shoulders.

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil on Canvas

Collection

Private Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Earl, Ralph Eleaser Whiteside, approximately 1785-1838

Date made

1826 - 1827

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

Jane Eliza Porter Campbell was born in Nashville, Tennessee in July 1807 and died on Dec. 2, 1849 in Jackson Tennessee. She is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Jackson, Tennessee. She was married to John William Campbell, and the portrait was painted just before their marriage.

Create Date

July 25, 2026

Update Date

July 25, 2026