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Artist
Julian Russell Story, 1857 - 1919
Sitter
George Von Lengerke Meyer, 24 Jun 1858 - 9 Mar 1918
Date
1894
Type
Painting
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
59.5cm x 46.5cm (23 7/16" x 18 5/16"), Accurate
Topic
Printed Material\Book
Costume\Jewelry\Ring
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Mustache
George Von Lengerke Meyer: Male
George Von Lengerke Meyer: Politics and Government\Public official
George Von Lengerke Meyer: Politics and Government\Diplomat\Ambassador
George Von Lengerke Meyer: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Secretary of the Navy
George Von Lengerke Meyer: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster\Postmaster General\US Postmaster General
George Von Lengerke Meyer: Politics and Government\State Legislator\Massachusetts
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Donna Julia Brambilla and Mrs. Phillip O. Coffin
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Object number
NPG.66.25
Provenance
The sitter’s daughters Donna Julia Brambilla and Mrs. Phillip O. Coffin; gift 1966 to NPG.
