William Agur Tomlinson, M.D.

second half of 18th century

Attributed to Reuben Moulthrop

Associated Names
Reuben Moulthrop

Artist, American, 1763 - 1814

The image depicts a pencil drawing of a man showing his upper body. He is turned slightly to his right, with his head facing forward. The man has facial features including a nose, jawline, and a slight smile. His hair is styled back. He wears an 18th-century style outfit with a high-collared shirt, a cravat, and a double-breasted coat with wide lapels and buttons. The background is a plain textured surface. Handwritten text at the bottom of the image provides the name, dates, and place of birth of William Agur Tomlinson, M.D.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    John Davis Hatch Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 14 x 9.7 cm (5 1/2 x 3 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.7.88


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom in brown ink: William Agur Tomlinson. M.D. / Born in Stratford Ct. May 10, 1763 / Died Aug 20th1789

Watermarks

present but not identified

Wikidata ID

Q64536909

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