Portrait of John Roup
Object number86.1.30
Artist
Unknown
Date1850
MediumOil on canvas; Wood
Credit LineBequest of Mrs. Paul J. Baum
DescriptionFramed oil painting. Bust portrait of a man sitting facing right. He is wearing a black suit, white shirt and black tie. His hands are folded in his lap. Ornate and deeply molded gilt wood frame.Dimensions35.9999 x 28.9999 in. (91.4 x 73.7 cm)MarksPrinted on back of frame: Husband of Catherine Windbiddle Roup
Historical NotesJohn Roup was the son of Jonas Roup, husband of Catherine Winebiddle Roup and father of Rebecca Roup. His daughter married William Baum. This painting was a bequest to the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania from the estate of Mrs. Paul J. (Helen) Baum. Paul J. Baum was the great grandson of John Roup.
Related person
John Roup
(1783 - 1867)
Previous owner
Paul J. Baum
(1895 - 1965)
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