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Portrait of Portia Riley Louden

Object number2019.137.7

Artist Edwin Garnet Riley (1880 - 1966)

MediumOil paint; Wood hardboard; Wood; Metal; Foamcore

Credit LineGift of Elizabeth A. Brown

DescriptionFramed oil painting on wood hardboard or fiberboard. Bust portrait painting depicts African American woman facing forward; subject's gaze is at the viewer. Subject wears green blouse with black trim details around neck and down front v-neck opening. Subject’s black hair is chin-length and has squared top portion. Background is painted in pinks, greens, and browns. Rectangular gilt wooden frame. Reverse has two metal d-rings and white foamcore backing board.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (Painting only): 14.063 x 11.125 x 0.5 in. (35.7 x 28.3 x 1.3 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (Framed): 18.875 x 15.75 x 1.25 in. (47.9 x 40 x 3.2 cm)
Historical NotesPortrait of Portia Riley Louden.

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