Metadata
Title
Strickland, William (1788-1854)
Creator
Wyman, Lois Harper
Date
1952
Description
William Strickland (1788-1854) was a noted architect and engineer who helped develop the Greek Revival style in the United States. His major commissions included the Second Bank of the United States and the Merchants' Exchange Building (both in Philadelphia), and the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville.
Artist Lois Harper Wyman, a descendant of William Strickland, painted this portrait of her ancestor in 1952, copying from an original portrait by an unknown artist.
Artist Lois Harper Wyman, a descendant of William Strickland, painted this portrait of her ancestor in 1952, copying from an original portrait by an unknown artist.
Extent
29" x 33"
Medium
Oil on canvas; gilt frame
Provenance
Gift of Melanie Richardson, in memory of Cynthia Wyman Richardson
Collection
General Collection, Museum Collection, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia
Identifier
2017.24.01