A Silhouette Portrait of Alletta Morris

Title

Object Type

drawing

portrait

silhouette

Creator

Curtis, William Potter

Date

20th century

Description

A SILHOUETTE PORTRAIT OF ALLETTA MORRIS,1915 BY WILLIAM POTTER CURTIS, facing right in the window seat of the dining room of her parent's home which was located at 1015 Park Avenue, NYC. Surrounding her are some toys including a monkey. At the top is written: "Alletta, not quite three." In the bottom left is written "WILLIAM POTTER CURTIS 1915." Frame is black and gold.

Cultural Origin

American

Medium

black paper on tan paper

Extent

Framed: L: 6" W:8"

Collection

Chepstow

Source

Bequest of Mrs. Alletta Morris McBean.

Identifier

PSNC.8650