Inscribed “1825-Henry Charles Lea-1909” on front of base; “May 1910 / CHARLES GRAFLY” on right verso; and “ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N-Y-” on verso along center of lower edge., Henry Charles Lea was a Library Company board member, 1870-1879, 1887-1902., LCP Annual Report for 1911, p. 1: “A bronze portrait bust of Mr. Henry Charles Lea, a benefactor and for many years a member of the Board, has been presented by the family through Mr. Arthur H. Lea. The work is by Mr. Charles Grafly and is considered an excellent likeness as well as a work of art. The base upon which the bust rests is of Negalla marble and is a very beautiful specimen of stone.”, Gift of Arthur H. Lea, 1911.
Facing very slightly right is young, handsome Henry Charles Lea. His long hair, parted on the side, frames his face. Pale hand-colored pink on his cheeks., Pad: Burgundy velvet, No design., Mat: Oval., Case: Leather. The design is three concentric circles. A cross is in the smallest circle., Included in the case is a lock of Henry Charles Lea's hair., Gift of Charles Lea Hudson, Ann L. Salmon, and Mathew C. Hudson.
Date
ca. 1845
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Cased photos [P.2006.32.10]
