Honorable John Erving (1693-1786), John Singleton Copley, circa 1772

Maker(s): copley, john singleton culture: american (1737 - 1815) title: the honorable john erving (1693-1786) date made: ca. 1772 type: painting materials: oil on canvas place made: united states measurements: stretcher: 50 1/2 x 40 1/2 in.;128. 27 x 102. 87 cm narrative inscription: unsigned, undated, inscribed on letter on table: to honorable john erving / in / boston accession number: sc 1975. 52. 1 credit line: bequest of alice rutherford erving, class of 1929. Date: circa 1772.