Half-length portrait of a young man with light brown curly hair and mutton chops wearing a brow…

Alexander Telfair

Artist Unknown

Sitter Alexander Telfair (American, 1789-1832)

Datec. 1830

MediumOil on canvas

DimensionsCanvas: 30 1/8 × 25 inches (76.5 × 63.5 cm)
Framed: 44 × 38 3/4 × 5 1/2 inches (111.8 × 98.4 × 14 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Mary Telfair.

Object number1875.51

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CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextIn her will, Mary Telfair (1791–1875) directed that her family home, furnishings, and artwork become an academy and library of arts and sciences for the public to enjoy. Most of the works in this first collection were related to the Telfair family, like this portrait of Mary’s older brother, Alexander (1789–1832). Alexander had commissioned British architect William Jay (1792–1837) to design this home for him to share with his mother and three sisters. It was completed around 1820.

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