James Blythe

Jouett - James Blythe: Copyright: Kurt Gohde
Jouett - James Blythe

Copyright: Kurt Gohde

Name/Title

James Blythe

Entry/Object ID

2013.1.38

Description

Portrait of James Blythe, president of Transylvania from 1804-1816 and first president of Hanover College. He served as the librarian for the college as well as president in 1804-05. The college also has the companion portrait of his wife, Margaret Blythe. He lived 1765-1842.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paint, Oil Paint

Collection

Historic Art Collection - 19th Century

Made/Created

Artist

Jouett, Matthew Harris

Date made

1818