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Portrait of Constantia Riley

Object number2019.137.10

Artist Edwin Garnet Riley (1880 - 1966)

MediumOil paint; Masonite (fiberboard panel); Wood; Metal; Paper; Adhesive; Foamcore; Brass

Credit LineGift of Elizabeth A. Brown

DescriptionFramed oil painting on Masonite (fiberboard panel). Bust portrait painting depicts African American woman in three-quarter view facing slightly proper left with arms crossed; subject's gaze is at the viewer. Subject wears white collared garment with short sleeves and circular brooch at front of neck. Subject’s black and gray hair is in an updo and she wears pink nail polish. Background is in reds and black. Painting does not have a gesso layer. Masonite texture is visible in painted surface. Gold painted wooden frame with decorative border. Reverse has white Foamcore backing board; backing board and painting are held in frame by brass mending plates. Reverse of frame has two eyebolts.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (Framed): 27.25 x 22.25 x 1.75 in. (69.2 x 56.5 x 4.4 cm)
Height x Width (Sight size): 22.5 x 17.5 in. (57.2 x 44.5 cm)
InscriptionsReverse of Masonite has handwritten text across center "Contest"[?]; could be sitter's name?
MarksFront has imprinted text in the bottom right corner that appears to be the Masonite board maker’s mark, but is difficult to decipher.
Historical NotesPortrait of Connie Riley, sister of artist Edwin Garnet Riley.

Related person Constantia Riley (1911 - 1996)

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