A well executed half length oil on canvas portrait of Mrs. George Musser by Jacob Eicholtz (1776 - 1842) seated, facing front in its period, carved gilt frame. This portrait of an older woman in a dark dress with a white bonnet, collar and lovely green shawl seated on a red chair demonstrates Eicholtz at his best and most interesting phase of his career. Mrs. George Musser was probably the widow of George Musser (1741 - 1806), who was in the tanning business in Lancaster. He was a prominent citizen, Sheriff of Lancaster County, and the father of Mr. C. F. Rengier, Sr. and George Musser (1799 - 1870), who served as a justice of peace and the alderman in Lancaster. Ledger: "1813, Aug 9-Mrs.Musser (widow of George0 / to 1 portrait 710 0." Hensel: "Musser, Mrs. George." The above information was taken from page 178 of Rebecca J. Beal's book, "Jacob Eicholtz 1776-1842 Portrait Painter of Pennsylvania". CONDITION: Removed from stretcher, laid on board. PROVENANCE: This painting was exhibited in the Loan Exhibition in Lancaster, November 22, 1912. At the time of this exhibition, it was owned by Miss Emma Musser. Joe Kindig Antiques. Item Dimensions: Frame: 30 - 1/4" x 35 - 1/4". Name Value Artist Title Created Medium Signature Frame Paperwork Work Size Condition
A well executed half length oil on canvas portrait of Mrs. George Musser by Jacob Eicholtz (1776 - 1842) seated, facing front in its period, carved gilt frame. This portrait of an older woman in a dark dress with a white bonnet, collar and lovely green shawl seated on a red chair demonstrates Eicholtz at his best and most interesting phase of his career. Mrs. George Musser was probably the widow of George Musser (1741 - 1806), who was in the tanning business in Lancaster. He was a prominent citizen, Sheriff of Lancaster County, and the father of Mr. C. F. Rengier, Sr. and George Musser (1799 - 1870), who served as a justice of peace and the alderman in Lancaster. Ledger: "1813, Aug 9-Mrs.Musser (widow of George0 / to 1 portrait 710 0." Hensel: "Musser, Mrs. George." The above information was taken from page 178 of Rebecca J. Beal's book, "Jacob Eicholtz 1776-1842 Portrait Painter of Pennsylvania". CONDITION: Removed from stretcher, laid on board. PROVENANCE: This painting was exhibited in the Loan Exhibition in Lancaster, November 22, 1912. At the time of this exhibition, it was owned by Miss Emma Musser. Joe Kindig Antiques. Item Dimensions: Frame: 30 - 1/4" x 35 - 1/4". Name Value Artist Title Created Medium Signature Frame Paperwork Work Size Condition
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