Portrait of Lea Weil
Object number2008.76.1
Datec. 1850
MediumOil; Canvas; Wood
Credit LineGift of Andrew L. Weil
DescriptionFramed oil painting on canvas. Portrait of a caucasian female with black hair, wearing white hair covering, blue dress and white shawl. Blue eyes. Brown background. Framed in brown wood frame with oval front opening, accented with gold.Dimensions13.75 x 2.188 x 11.75 in. (34.9 x 5.6 x 29.8 cm)MarksSticker: "WUNDERLY BROS. / FINE / ART / DEALERS / PITTSBURGH, PA."
Historical NotesPortrait of possibly donor Andrew L. Weil's ancestor Lea Weil. Lea and her busband Samuel were part of a prominent Pittsburgh family, the most famous being A. Leo Weil (1858-1938) and his wife Cassie, the donor's great-grandparents. A. Leo Weil was a prominent lawyer and civic leader in the city and his wife was instrumental in founding the Irene Kaufmann Settlement House. Samuel Weil was A. Leo Weil’s brother.
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Lea Weil
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Samuel Weil
Related institution
Irene Kauffmann Settlement
(Founded 1911)
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Wunderly Brothers
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