Metadata
Title
Busch, Henry Paul (1873-1942)
Creator
Schule, Clifford Hamilton
Date
1992 (circa)
Description
Mr. Busch (1873-1942) was President of the Welcome Society at the time Pennsbury Manor was reconstructed, thus the reason the artist included that house in the background.
The Athenaeum reading room is named in Mr. Busch's honor. It was dedicated on April 6, 1992, by Mrs. deHellebranth--member of the Athenaeum board of directors, Mr. Busch's daughter, and the donor of the renovation funds.
Extent
26.25" x 30"
Medium
Oil on canvas; gilt frame
Provenance
Gift of Emilie DeHellenbranth.
Collection
General Collection, Museum Collection, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia
Identifier
1992.M01.01
Rights
http://www.philaathenaeum.org/rights.html