John Powell, The Pianist
Artist
Susan Watkins
(American, 1875 - 1913)
CultureAmerican
Date1908
MediumOil on canvas
DimensionsOverall: 36 1/2 x 29 1/2 in. (92.7 x 74.9 cm)
Overall, Frame: 48 x 41 in. (121.9 x 104.1 cm)
Overall, Frame: 48 x 41 in. (121.9 x 104.1 cm)
InscribedDated "1908" upper right.
Credit LineBequest of Goldsborough Serpell
Object number46.76.136
Not on view
DescriptionPortrait of John Powell, the pianist. In a gilt frame.ProvenanceThe artist, Susan Watkins Serpell, bequeathed to her husband, Goldsborough Serpell, 1913; Bequest of Goldsborough Serpell to the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Sciences, 1946; Norfolk Museum of Arts and Sciences transferred to the Chrysler Museum, 1971. Published ReferencesIllustrated p. 28, WRVC-FM Bulletin. John Powell, _Symphony in A Major "Virginia Symphony" and Shenandoah_, Cond. JoAnn Falletta (Albany Records, Troy 589), 2003, inside cd cover.
