John Purdue

Painting

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Purdue University Galleries

Name/Title

John Purdue

Entry/Object ID

1974.13

Description

This oil painting depicts a portrait of John Purdue, the original benefactor of Purdue University. He is dressed in an all black suit and bow tie with a white shirt underneath.

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Portrait

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Picture

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Other Names and Numbers

Notes

Risk Management list 2025.

Color

Black, Red, Cream, White, Gray