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ALLEN G. THURMAN. . Freeman Woodcock Thorp (American, 1844-1922). . Oil on canvas. . 22" x 27". . Signed at right ...
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ALLEN G. THURMAN.Freeman Woodcock Thorp (American, 1844-1922).
Oil on canvas.
22" x 27".
Signed at right Thorp 1872.
Allen Granbury Thurman (1813-1895) was a U.S. politician and jurist. He served as: a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio (1845-1857); a Justice in the Ohio Supreme Court (1851-1856); a member of the United States Senate (1869-1881, President Pro Tem 1879-1880); a favorite son candidate in the Democratic presidential nominating conventions in 1876, 1880, and 1884; and Grover Cleveland's Vice Presidential running mate in 1888.
This portrait was painted in 1872, while Thurman was a senator, for the Ohio State Library. It was later exhibited in Washington's Corcoran Gallery of Art in 1905 as "The Thinker."
Condition: Exhibits craquelure throughout with a hole in the upper center that has been patched. Otherwise, very good condition.
For more information on the fascinating history of Freeman Thorp and his paintings, please visit this link.
Auction Info
2008 June Political & General Americana Memorabilia Grand Format Auction #685 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2008
12th-13th
Thursday-Friday
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