Portrait of James Ross

Object number86.1.58

Date1825

MediumOil on canvas; Wood; Paint

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

DescriptionFramed oil painting. Portrait of a balding man standing in front of a red background. He is holding/leaning on a cane with his right hand while his left hand is resting on his hip. He is wearing a dark jacket and pants with a white shirt and bow tie.Dimensions59.1249 x 46.7499 in. (150.2 x 118.7 cm)
Signednone-
MarksJames Ross/1762-1847
Historical NotesThe Historical Society of Western Pennsylania purchased this painting in November of 1938 from Elizabeth B.M. Denny. James Ross was a lawyer who represented Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate from 1794 to 1803. During the Whiskey Rebellion President George Washington appointed him to negotiate with the rebels, successfully defusing the situation without violence.

Related person James Ross (1762 - 1847)

Related institution United States Senate

Related institution Washington and Jefferson College

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