Name/Title
Samuel Perkins AllisonEntry/Object ID
Allison, Samuel PerkinsDescription
Oval bust-length nearly frontal of a man in a formal-wear black coat, black vest, white shirt, and black bow tie. He has noticeably pink cheeks and lips. His straight brown hair is combed to his right and falls just below the tops of his ears. He has a full beard but no mustache.Collection
Private CollectionDimensions
Dimension Description
FrameHeight
44 inDimension Description
CanvasHeight
37 inWidth
32 inCondition
Overall Condition
GoodCondition Type
AbrasionDate Examined
Apr 14, 2026Notes
Work has surface abrasions and a few holes in the canvas.General Notes
Note Type
Historical NoteNote
Samuel Perkins Allison was born on September 25, 1825 tin College Grove, Williamson County, Tennessee, to William Allison and Louisa Perkins Allison. He graduated from Yale University in 1848 and returned to Nashville to practice law. He died of tuberculosis in 1858, and is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.Create Date
April 14, 2026Update Date
April 14, 2026