Artwork
Sally Avery Olds; Nathaniel Olds
Sally Avery Olds; Nathaniel Olds is an oil painting by the American Folk Art artist Jeptha Wade. It dates from 1837 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Overview
The painting *Sally Avery Olds; Nathaniel Olds* is a portrait executed in oil paint in 1837. It is an example of American folk art and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a woman wearing a black dress with a white bonnet and bow, set against a brown background. Her attire features a high neckline, long sleeves, and a feather-adorned bonnet, with her hair pulled back and a serious expression.
Technique & Style
The work is characteristic of the American folk art movement, reflecting the style of its creator, Jeptha Homer Wade, who began his career as a portrait painter.
History & Provenance
Jeptha Homer Wade, an American industrialist and philanthropist, created this portrait before relocating to Adrian, Michigan, in 1840. Wade was also involved in early daguerreotype photography.
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Artist
Jeptha Homer Wade (August 11, 1811 – August 9, 1890) was an American industrialist, philanthropist, and one of the founding members of Western Union Telegraph.
