Charlotte Bush (nee James) and Nannie Massie Bush

Art

Transylvania University Library

Bush - Mrs. James Miles Bush and Nannie Massie Bush

Name/Title

Charlotte Bush (nee James) and Nannie Massie Bush

Entry/Object ID

2013.1.8

Description

Portrait of Charlotte Bush holding daughter Nannie Massie by Joseph Bush. Charlotte, the wife of Dr. James Miles Bush, lived 1815-1898. Nannie, the daughter, lived 1836-1916. A portrait of her husband also hangs in the Board Room. Nannie Massie Bush (1836-1916) appears with her brothers in a painting in the library. Companion portrait of Dr. James Miles Bush? The frames match, though this is slightly larger.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paint, Canvas, Masonite, Oil Paint

Collection

Historic Art Collection - 19th Century

Made/Created

Artist

Bush, Joseph H.

Notes

Date: 1837 ca Technique: Oil Paint

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Frame Size: 36" x 42" ; 3" deep Image Size: 26.5" x 32.5"