Portrait of Rebecca Sears Benson, circa 1880

oil painting

PAINTINGS - OIL
marad; paintings
Chinese artist unknown
USA, MA, East Carver
Circa 1880
oil paint; textile; wood
21.50 x 17.50 x 0

Painting, oil on fine canvas, portrait, Chinese school, of Rebecca Sears Benson (1844-1921) of E. Carver, MA, wife of Timothy Manter Benson, master of bark MARTHA DAVIS (see 85.103.2). Oval bust portrait in Western style, c. 1880. Blue background; subject wearing black dress w/blue tie. Of a pair with 1985.103.4. May have been done from life as Mrs. Benson & her daughter Clara accompanied Capt. Benson on some of his voyages.

1985.103.3