William Conklin

ca. 1800

Not on view

According to the information supplied by the painting's donor, who was the granddaughter of the sitter, William Conklin sailed to China many times aboard J. J. Astor's ships. It is likely, then, that Conklin had this portrait of himself painted in China during one of his visits there.

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Title: William Conklin
Artist: Chinese Painter
Date: ca. 1800
Culture: American
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 23 x 17 1/2 in. (58.4 x 44.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. W. R. Moore, in memory of Nana Louise Moore, 1930
Object Number: 30.49.7
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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