oil on canvas, unsigned, Black American late 19th century, framed. Frame measuring approx 45" wide x 36" tall. Shows some light paint flaking throughout and appears some old restoration in right light.See photos. Richard Norris Brooke documents this painting as follows in his record: "The Pastoral Visit Painted in the summer and early winter of 1880 at the Tyler Studio, Warrenton. The Pastor, old Geo. Washington. The host, Daniel Brown. The background my own composition. A subject contemplated long. I took it to Washington early in January 1881 where I opened a studio at Vernon Row, 945 Penn.

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