John Cockey was born in 1772 into a prominent Maryland family. His father was an ardent Whig and served as a captain in the Revolutionary War. The family owned great tracts of land in Maryland, particularly in Baltimore. Philip Tilyard depicted Cockey with a penetrating gaze that suggests a confident and intimidating personality. The blank background draws our attention to the man’s features, particularly the icy color of his eyes.
- Title
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John Cockey, III
- Artist
- Date
- ca. 1822-1827
- Location
- Dimensions
- 24 3⁄4 x 19 1⁄2 in. (63.0 x 49.5 cm)
- Credit Line
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Museum purchase
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- oil on canvas
- Classifications
- Keywords
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- Portrait male – Cockey, John, Iii – bust
- Object Number
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1970.285
- Palette
- Linked Open Data
- Linked Open Data URI
