Object details
Accession number
P33e17
Creators
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Unknown
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primary
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David Stewart
(Jamaica, New York, 1810 - 1891, Champlain, New York)
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subject
Full title
David Stewart
Creation Date
1860-1865
Provenance
Probably inherited by Isabella Stewart Gardner from her father David Stewart (1810-1891) in 1891.
Dimensions
31.8 x 26.7 cm (12 1/2 x 10 1/2 in.)
Display Media
Watercolor and graphite over photo mechanical reproduction
Dimension Notes
Frame: 40.6 x 35.6 cm (16 x 14 in.)
Web Commentary
David Stewart (1810-1891), Isabella Stewart Gardner’s father, was the youngest son of Isabella Todd and James Stewart. Before he was 17, David Stewart moved to New York City to import Irish and Scottish merchandise, chiefly linen. He continued to be an importer until 1872, when he began to focus on the emerging mining and iron industry. Isabella Stewart Gardner may have been influenced by her father’s career in textiles when she selected key pieces for the Museum.
Permanent Gallery Location
Vatichino
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