Name/Title
Robert ArmstrongEntry/Object ID
Armstrong, RobertDescription
Older, white-haired Caucasian male, in a black suit, white shirt and black tie. He is seated in a red arm chair with his left hand holding a pair of eyeglasses. Both elbows are resting on the chair arms. A classical column shaft and base are visible to the viewer's right. The hands are very loosely painted.Collection
Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd Nashville, TN 37208Made/Created
Artist
George Dury, 1817-1894Date made
1850 - 1860Dimensions
Dimension Description
CanvasHeight
39 inWidth
31-1/2 inGeneral Notes
Note Type
Historical NoteNote
Robert Armstrong was born in Abingdon, Virginia, in 1792. His parents moved to Knoxville, TN, by 1804, where he entered the US Army, serving as a sergeant in the War of 1812, and an artillery lieutenant during the Creek War. He married Margaret Nichol in 1814. He was appointed postmaster of Nashville in 1829, serving for 16 years. Armstrong was commissioned a brigadier general of Mounted Infantry for the 2nd Seminole War. President Polk appointed him Consul to Liverpool in 1845, serving until 1849. In 1851, he purchased the Washington Union, a newspaper. He stayed in charge of the Union until his death in 1854.Create Date
March 24, 2026Update Date
March 24, 2026