Rockefeller by Sargent
Artist
Timothy Cole
(American, 1852-1931)
Artist
John Singer Sargent
(American, 1856-1925)
CultureAmerican
Date1917-1921
MediumWood engraving
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/8 x 8 13/16 in. (25.7 x 22.4 cm)
Overall, Mat: 19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (48.9 x 36.2 cm)
Overall, Mat: 19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (48.9 x 36.2 cm)
InscribedSigned lower right on block: "Timothy Cole 1921" and in pencil below block lower right: "Timothy Cole. Painting signed: "John S. Sargent 1917".
Credit LineGift of Mr. Alphaeus P. Cole
Object number58.31.20
Not on view
DescriptionThis is a wood engraving on coated paper, depicting John D. Rockefeller, Sr. He is seated in a chair with his body turned to the right while his head faces the viewer.Exhibition History"Timothy Cole, Lord Engraver", Norfolk Museum, October 5-26, 1958; Memorial Exhibition, Brooklyn Museum, October-November 1951. Published References#150 in Memorial Exhibition Catalog, Brooklyn Museum, Oct. 11-Nov. 10, 1931.
