James McCosh (1811-1894)
James McCosh (1811-1894)

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James McCosh (1811-1894),

1883

Eastman Johnson, 1824–1906; born Lovell, ME; died New York, NY
PP581

Information

Title
James McCosh (1811-1894)
Dates

1883

Maker
Eastman Johnson
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
sight: 67.6 x 55 cm (26 5/8 x 21 5/8 in.) frame: 100.3 x 87.6 x 10.2 cm (39 1/2 x 34 1/2 x 4 in.)
Credit Line
Princeton University, bequest of James McCosh Magie, Class of 1904
Object Number
PP581
Signatures
Signed and dated, lower left: E. Johnson / 1883
Reference Numbers
Hills no. 31.1.132; Baur no. 229
Culture
American
Type
oil paintings, paintings
Materials
oil paint, canvas
Subject
presidents, figures (representations), men, portraits

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