Fitz-Green Halleck
Artist
Charles DeForest Fredricks
(American, 1823-1894)
CultureAmerican
Date1860-1867
MediumAlbumen
DimensionsOverall, Support: 4 x 2 3/8 in. (10.2 x 6 cm)
Overall, Image: 3 9/16 x 2 1/8 in. (9.1 x 5.4 cm)
Overall, Image: 3 9/16 x 2 1/8 in. (9.1 x 5.4 cm)
InscribedLogo printed on reverse: "Charles D. Fredericks & Co., / `Specialité,' / 587 Broadway, New York."; Handwritten in pencil, reverse top: "Fitz Green Halleck". Written on mount below image: "F. G. Halleck".
Credit LineMuseum purchase and gift of Reid Diggs, Jr.
Object number90.127
Not on view
DescriptionThis albumen carte de visite is a half-length seated portrait of Fitz-Greene Halleck (American, 1790-1867), poet. It is from the studio of Charles DeForest Fredericks (American, 1823-1894). The mount is rectangular with the face of the card bordered by double gilt lines; slightly rounded corners. Mr. Halleck is seated facing proper right; plain background.
