Nelly Mathes Horne, Portrait of a Gentleman, 1912

Painting

Portsmouth Historical Society

Name/Title

Nelly Mathes Horne, Portrait of a Gentleman, 1912

Entry/Object ID

2014.051

Description

Portrait of Portsmouth gentleman painted by Nellie Horne 1912. Oil on canvas. Frame oak and elephant skin (reputed) probably original. Label: Signed and dated, this portrait was executed in Portsmouth and presumably depicts a local gentleman, unidentified to date. Nelle Mathes Horne studied under Ulysses D. Tenney (1866-1907) and became a well-known artist., especially for her portraits of children. She also painted many local dignitaries, including ten of Portsmouth's mayors; those portraits are in the collection of City Hall.

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil, canvas, Elephant, Oak

Collection

Portsmouth Historical Society Curatorial Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2014.011

Source or Donor

Henderson, Andrea

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Andrea Henderson

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Horne, Nellie M. (1870-1950)

Role

Artist

Date made

1912

Notes

Early Date: 1912

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

Maker's Mark: Signed in red at left: "N.M. Horne / 1912" Signed on back of canvas: "By Mrs. Nellie M. Horne Jan. 1912 / Portsmouth / N.H."

Dimensions

Height

42 in

Width

37 in

Dimension Notes

Dimensions include frame. Image: 30 x 25