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Drawing

Title:
Morton of Merry Mount
Object Name:
Drawing
Object ID:
2005.018.121
Creator:
Szainer, Armand H. (1914-1998)
Place of Origin:
Manchester, NH
Date:
1960-1980
Description:
Drawing of Thomas Morton (1579-1647), by Armand H. Szainer (1914-1998), Manchester, NH, 1960-1978. Crayon on paper. Vertical rectangle. Caricature portrait of 17th-century man with long black hair, black mustache, and large green hat with purple feather. Titled "MORTON OF MERRY MOUNT" in pencil. One of 11 drawings of pirates and criminals, including the judge and jury in Stephen Vincent Benet's "The Devil and Daniel Webster."
Material:
Paper
Dimensions:
H-9.4 W-7.5 inches
Provenance:
From the estate of Linda Morley, widow of artist Armand Szainer (1914-1998) of Manchester, NH.
Credit Line:
Gift of Linda Morley
Subjects:
Colonists
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