Collection Highlights
The Puritan
1899
1946.253
Dark brown/ black patinated bronze
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Museum Collections
Paintings
Archibald Gracie (1755-1829)
Title
Archibald Gracie (1755-1829)
Date
ca.1795-1800
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Dimensions
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. ( 3.8 x 2.9 cm )
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Charles Jackson
Object Number
1958.35
Marks
Inscribed: in ink on back:"Mr. J. K. Gracie/ 80 Broadway"
Gallery Label
Born in Dumfries, Scotland, Gracie came to America after the Revolution. He finally settled in New York and became very successful as a merchant and banker. The stately mansion that Gracie built for himself, his wife Ester (Rogers) Gracie, and their six children is today the official residence of the mayors of New York.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
