Object Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
89.38.4 |
Object Name |
Painting |
Description |
Portrait of a man with white hair and mustache likely Admiral George Dewey, a 19th century US Navy Admiral, most famous for his service during the Spanish-American War and victory at the Battle of Manila Bay. The painting is from the shoulders up and he is facing right in a three quarters view. He is wearing a dark blue coat with silver buttons and a white collar. He has rosy cheeks. The background is a plain purple or maroon color. The painting is in a gold frame, there are some red flecks where the gold paint has flaked off. The bottom of painting in the center is signed Guy Dewey. |
Subjects |
Portrait paintings House decoration |
Artist |
Dewey, Guy |
Collection |
Dubuque County Historical Society |