Pastel portrait of a Lady
Date1833
Artist/Maker
Charles Hayter (1761-1835)
OriginEngland
DimensionsOW: 7 3/4" OH: 9 3/4" within frame; Overall: 10 3/4" x 12 3/4"
Credit LineGift of the John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, Fund, Inc., through the generosity and interest of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and members of the family.
Object number1979-191
DescriptionPortrait of a woman seated at a table writing a letter.MarkingsPenciled on wooden backing "Painted by Cha. Hayter / [illegible]/July 1833" likewise signed in pencil, "Cha Hayter 1833" in lower left corner of portrait.
ProvenancePurchased by Mrs. Rockefeller from the Downtown Gallery, New York City, February 20, 1937.
Probably 1838-1842
ca. 1775-1800 (3rd quarter of 18th century)
ca. 1750
January 1823