Object Details
Artist
Kenyon Cox, born Warren, OH 1856-died New York City 1919
Sitter
Louise Howland King
Mrs. Kenyon Cox
Luce Center Label
Kenyon Cox gave this portrait as a wedding gift to his young bride and former student, Louise Howland King. His mother saw it before she met Louise, and later reported that she was relieved and surprised at how pretty her new daughter-in-law was. Cox responded to this backhanded compliment by telling his mother that most people thought the painting well done and very much like Louise. (Morgan, Kenyon Cox, 1856-1919: A Life in American Art, 1994)
Luce Object Quote
“Long before I felt the thrill of love, I knew that she would make the best wife in the world for me if I should love her . . . When love came to add to the friendship and confidence, I felt safe and so we mean to marry as soon as we can.” Kenyon Cox, letter to his mother, reprinted in Morgan, Kenyon Cox, 1856-1919: A Life in American Art, 1994
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Allyn Cox
Date
1892
Object number
1983.31.2
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
38 3/4 x 18 in. (98.3 x 45.6 cm)
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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
Department
Painting and Sculpture
On View
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor, 8A
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 3rd Floor
Data Source
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Topic
Occupation\art\painter
Dress\accessory\fan
Portrait female
Portrait female\full length
Link to Original Record
Record ID
saam_1983.31.2