(John M. Durst), (painting).

(John M. Durst), (painting).

Unknown, painter.

Wright, Jefferson, 1798-1846, painter. (possibly by)

(John M. Durst), (painting).

66.5 x 56.5 cm.

Portrait of John M. Durst, born Feb. 4, 1797, Arkansas Post, Arkansas. He was the son of Jacob and Anna Schesser Durst and godson of Samuel Davenport (IAP #51920002). He owned stone house (now Stone Fort Museum) from 1829-1834.

Portrait male -- Durst, John M. -- Child

Portrait male -- Durst, John M. -- Waist length

Stone Fort Museum, Stephen F. Austin State University, P. O. Box 6075, SFA Station, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6075 Accession Number: 93.1

Donated by Durst, John M., heirs of,

Source reported that this painting could be by Jeff Wright, but that a possible signature lower right was obliterated in a 1977 restoration.

Stone Fort Museum, 1989.

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