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Artist
Henry Ulke, 29 Jan 1821 - 17 Feb 1910
Sitter
Joseph Henry, 17 Dec 1797 - 13 May 1878
Date
1885
Type
Painting
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
76.8cm x 63.5cm (30 1/4" x 25"), Accurate
Topic
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie
Joseph Henry: Male
Joseph Henry: Education and Scholarship\Educator\Professor
Joseph Henry: Science and Technology\Scientist\Physicist
Joseph Henry: Education and Scholarship\Administrator\Smithsonian Institution\Secretary of Smithsonian Institution
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; transfer from the Smithsonian American Art Museum