Absalom Jones (1746-1818), (painting).

Absalom Jones (1746-1818), (painting).

Peale, Raphaelle, 1774-1825, painter.

Absalom Jones (1746-1818), (painting).

Oil on paper mounted on board.

34 1/2 x 29 1/4 in. (87.6 x 74.3 cm).

Portrait of Absalom Jones wearing black robes with a white cleric's collar, his body seated and turned slightly to the right, his gaze directed toward the viewer, and his right hand resting atop a large book held verticaly in his lap.

Portrait male -- Jones, Absalom -- Waist length

Ethnic -- African American

Occupation -- Religion -- Clergy

Object -- Written Matter -- Book

Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware 19806 Accession Number: 65-88

Gift of Absalom Jones School, 1965.

Hawkes, Elizabeth H., "American Painting and Sculpture, Delaware Art Museum," Wilmington, DE: Delaware Art Museum, 1975, pg. 18.

"Delaware Art Museum: Selected Treasures," London: Scala Publishers, Ltd. in association with the Delaware Art Museum, 2004, pg.

Hawkes, Elizabeth H., "American Painting and Sculpture, Delaware Art Museum," Wilmington, DE: Delaware Art Museum, 1975, pg. 19.

"Delaware Art Museum: Selected Treasures," London: Scala Publishers, Ltd. in association with the Delaware Art Museum, 2004, pg.

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