John W. Mitchell, (painting).

John W. Mitchell, (painting).

Mannheim, Jean, 1861-1945, painter.

John W. Mitchell, (painting).

Portrait of John W. Mitchell seated in his study, his body turned slightly to the left, his arms resting on the arms of his chair, and his gaze directed toward the viewer. In his right hand he holds a small book, his right index finger marking his place. In the background there is a bookcase filled with thick volumes, and resting atop the bookcase is a bust and a pile of books.

Portrait male -- Mitchell, John W. -- Knee length

Object -- Written Matter -- Book

Object -- Art Object -- Sculpture

Hartley, William Douglas, "A Lonely Tea Party: The Life and Work of Jean Mannheim (1861-1945)," Normal, IL: Illinois State University (unpublished thesis), n.d., fig. 27.

Hartley, William Douglas, "A Lonely Tea Party: The Life and Work of Jean Mannheim (1861-1945)," Normal, IL: Illinois State University (unpublished thesis), n.d., fig. 27.

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