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Charles Davis (1777–1821)

Artist Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755–1828)

Datecirca 1808–1809

MediumOil on wood panel

Dimensions32 x 26 in. (81.3 x 66 cm)
Frame: 40 1/8 x 34 1/4 in. (101.9 x 87 cm)

ClassificationsPaintings

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the State of North Carolina

Object number52.9.31

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Provenance**Commissioned by Benjamin Bussey [1], Boston; created Boston 1808–1809; bequeathed to wife, Judith Gay Bussey, 1842; to granddaughter, Maria Bussey Davis [2] Motley [3], Jamaica Plains, MA, 1849; to son, Thomas Lawrence Motley, Groton, MA, 1894; to daughter Maria Davis Motley [4] Park, Groton, 1909; [John Levy Galleries, New York][5]; sold to NCMA, 1952.

[1] Father of Mrs. Davis
[2] Mrs. Thomas
[3] Daughter of Mrs. Davis
[4] Mrs. Lawrence
[5] Levy Galleries inventory no. 10995A.