Master Billy Fahnestock

Janet Scudder American

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In addition to whimsical garden and fountain figures, Scudder is known for her portraits of children. This medallion features a full-length portrait of a young boy, seated in left-facing profile. Scudder depicts Master Fahnestock wearing a sailor-style hat, holding a toy elephant, and dangling his left leg—all of which signal the sitter’s youthful innocence. A decorative border consists of tiny children’s toys.

Master Billy Fahnestock, Janet Scudder (American, Terre Haute, Indiana 1869–1940 Rockport, Massachusetts), Copper, silver, and lead, American

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Master Billy Fahnestock, Janet Scudder (American, Terre Haute, Indiana 1869–1940 Rockport, Massachusetts), Copper, silver, and lead, American
Master Billy Fahnestock, Janet Scudder (American, Terre Haute, Indiana 1869–1940 Rockport, Massachusetts), Copper, silver, and lead, American

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