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Portrait of William P. Lange

Object number2018.152.9 a,b

Artist Albert Francis King

Framed by Wunderly Brothers

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumCanvas; Oil paint; Wood; Gilding; Glass; Paper; Adhesive; Metal; Brass; Adhesive tape

Credit LineGift of Jeff Kumer

DescriptionFramed portrait oil painting. Bust portrait of light-skinned man in three-quarter view facing slightly to his proper right with gaze directly at the viewer. Man has short brown hair and blue eyes. Man wears dark gray suit with white collared shirt and black necktie with gold and pearl pin beneath knot. Background is dark red. Wooden frame is rectangular with gilding on the front and sides; front corners have carved curvilinear details. DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a - Framed): 30.5 x 25.5 x 2.125 in. (77.5 x 64.8 x 5.4 cm)
Height x Width (a - Sight size): 26.75 x 21.625 in. (67.9 x 54.9 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b): 2.25 x 5 x 0.063 in. (5.7 x 12.7 x 0.2 cm)
SignedArtist signature in bottom proper left corner in red paint "A. F. King".
Inscriptions(b)
Front has engraved text "WM. P. LANGE / FOUNDER".
Marks(a)
Stretcher's top member has circular paper framer's sticker at top center with gold printed text "WUNDERLY BROS. / FINE / ART / DEALERS / PITTSBURGH PA".
Historical NotesPart of a collection from the Pittsburgh Wool Company.

Previous owner Pittsburgh Wool Company

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