Object Details
Maker
Thomas Sully (British, American, 1783-1872), after John Hoppner (British, 1758-1810)
Date
03/15/1865-03/22/1865
Geography
United States
Culture
British
Medium
oil on linen
Dimensions
Overall: 30 in x 25 1/8 in; 76.2 cm x 63.8175 cm
Provenance
This portrait of Benjamin Franklin's daughter was painted in March, 1865, for the grandson of the sitter after the life portrait of her by John Hoppner, R.A. (1758-1810), painted in 1793. According to family tradition, this copy by Sully has always been paired with the portrait of her husband Richard Bache (1737-1811) by John Russell (British, 1745-1806), also in the collection.
Inscriptions
On reverse of support in ink reads: "Sarah Bache, daughter of Dr. B. Franklin. Painted in 1793 by Hoppner. This copy by T[homas]S[ully] 1865 March."
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Bache Coleman
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-1975.0019
Bronze Figural Mantel Clock Made for the French or American Market
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