Collection Highlights
The Indian: The Dying Chief Contemplating the Progress of Civilization
1856
1875.4
White marble and wood
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William Beach Lawrence (1800-1881)
Title
William Beach Lawrence (1800-1881)
Date
1877
Medium
White marble
Dimensions
Overall: 22 x 11 3/8 x 9 in. ( 55.9 x 28.9 x 22.9 cm )
Description
Portrait bust.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Isaac Lawrence
Object Number
1882.175
Marks
inscribed: proper left side: "Dunbar/1878"
Gallery Label
William Lawrence was the son of Isaac and Cornelia (Beach) Lawrence. He became a prosperous lawyer and prominent citizen of New York in the 1820s and 1830s. This portrait of him was a gift to the Society from his son.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
