James Miles Bush

Art

Transylvania University Library

Joseph Bush's portraint of brother James Bush

Name/Title

James Miles Bush

Entry/Object ID

2013.1.6

Description

Portrait of Dr. James Miles Bush by Joseph Bush. Dr. James Miles Bush lived 1808-1875 and was professor of anatomy and surgery. A portrait of his wife and child also hang in the Board Room. He was the brother of the artist. Dr. James Miles Bush looks to be in his 20s in this portrait. Here he does not wear glasses as he does in the other portrait of him.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paint, Canvas, Masonite, Oil Paint

Collection

Historic Art Collection - 19th Century

Made/Created

Artist

Bush, Joseph H.

Date made

circa 1837

Notes

Technique: Oil Paint

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Frame Size:

Height

39-1/4 in

Width

33 in

Depth

3 in

Dimension Notes

Frame: gold; 19th century?

Dimension Description

Image Size

Height

29-1/2 in

Width

23-1/4 in