Painting [realia] : William T. Sherman. 1859 circa.

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Painting [realia] : William T. Sherman. 1859 circa.

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Oil painting on canvas is a portrait of William Tecumseh Sherman that was painted around 1859, while Sherman was superintendent of the Seminary of Learning of the State of Louisiana. Sherman, who has a dark beard and mustache, is shown seated in a red chair against a dark background, turned slightly to the right. He wears a dark suit and tie with a white shirt. The portrait is in a gold frame.

1 item : black, white, red, brown ; 63.5 cm x 76.2 cm.

Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7113331

Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society

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