John Proudfit

Painting

NSCDA-TN

Name/Title

John Proudfit

Entry/Object ID

Proudfit, John

Description

Waist-length frontal of a man in a black coat and a white shirt and vest with 3 buttons and necktie. He has sideburns and a deeply receding hairline. His gaze is straightforward.

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil on Canvas

Collection

Private Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1795 - 1812

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

Sitter was born ca. 1765 and lived in Norfolk, VA. He married Judith Rodney 11/21/1788. He died in 1812. His grandson was President of the Memphis & Charleston Railroad and the Memphis & Ohio Railroad.

Created By

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Create Date

September 29, 2026

Updated By

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Update Date

September 29, 2026