Attributed to Aaron Dean Fletcher (American/New York, 1817-1902), "Jonathan Whipple" and "Melinda Grout Whipple (married September 1820)", c. 1840, 2 oils on canvas, unsigned, "House of Heydenryk, New York" labels on reverse of frames, each 27 in. x 22 in., framed alike, overall 34 7/8 in. x 30 in. x 1 3/4 in. (2 pcs.) Provenance: Acquired from the descendants of John Adams Whipple (1822-1891), the celebrated pioneer of American photography and son of the sitters.

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