John Wollaston
Benedict Calvert
1753
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John Wollaston
Benedict Calvert
1753
Physical Qualities
Oil on canvas, Unframed: 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm) Framed: 35 x 30 in. (88.9 x 76.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Alfred R. and Henry G. Riggs in Memory of General Lawrason Riggs
Object Number
1941.6
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1941; Alfred R. and Henry G. Riggs from their brother, 1940; General Lawrason Riggs, Baltimore, 1926; Loredan Family, by descent; Elizabeth Loredan, Asolo, Italy, from her father; Onorio Razolini, Asolo, Italy
Sona K. Johnston, "American Painting 1750-1900 from the Collection of The Baltimore Museum of Art," 1983, p 183 ill. P184
Robinson, Franklin A. "Faith & Tobacco: A History of St. Thomas' Episcopal Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland," Washington D.C.: Anchovy Hill Press, 2015, pp.191, ill.
Inscribed: on reverse of frame, Benedetto Calvert nato 1724, maritato a Eliza Calvert Apr. 22, 1748; on stretcher no discarded, Benedt Calvert Esq. Collector of His Majesty’s Customs in the Province of Maryland in America and one of his Ldsp’ Council born 1724 married to Elzh Calvert Aprl 22, 1748.
