Silhouette Portrait of "Wm. Gibson, M.D.,"

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Silhouette Portrait of "Wm. Gibson, M.D.," Charles Willson Peale (American, 1741-1827),artist identified by "Peale Museum" embossed label below, sitter identified in inscription c.r., hollow-cut silhouette on fabric backing, 6 x 4 in., in a bird's-eye maple frame. Condition: Toning, creases, small loss u.r.

Note: According to an article and and pamphlet page on the reverse, William Gibson became a professor of surgery at the University of Maryland and later held the chair of surgery in the University of Pennsylvania.
Estimate $400-600

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