Lot 173
Frederick Chapman. Eli Whitney. Painted, full-length, left-profile silhouette of Revolutionary War officer Elijah Taylor, whose name and "West Borough / 1776" is at bottom center. Whitney holds his rifle in front of him. At lower right is the artist's name, "F. Chapman." Beautifully executed on 11½ x 9½ in. paper. Housed in the original, gilt-painted wooden frame, with several nicks, not affecting the image. Overall size is 13½ x 11¼ in.
Estimated Value $600 - 900.
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| Realized $357 |
