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Artist
John Randolph Stites, 1836 - 1887?
Sitter
Thomas William Sweeny, 25 Dec 1820 - 10 Apr 1892
Type
Painting
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
68.6 x 55.9 cm (27 x 22" )
Topic
Symbols & Motifs\Medal
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Beard
Thomas William Sweeny: Male
Thomas William Sweeny: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Civil War\Union Army
Thomas William Sweeny: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Brigadier General
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Mrs. Vincent L. Buckley
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Object number
NPG.82.127
Provenance
Mrs. Vincent L. Buckley, San Diego; gift 1982 to NPG