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Important early American portrait of Major Jonathan Cass, New Hampshire (1756–1830)
Catalog#: Spring 2010
Artist: Not Available 
Category: Folk Art
SubType: Paintings - American
Subject: Paintings
Era: 17th Century
Height: 29.75 inches
Width: 23.25 inches
Depth: 23.25 inches
Important early American portrait of Major Jonathan Cass, New Hampshire (1756-1830)

He is posed wearing his Continental Army coat (1775–1783) with a battle scene in the background. Revolutionary period engagements include: Bunker Hill, Saratoga, Long Island, White Plains, Trenton, Princeton, Germantown, and Brandywine, as well as the Sullivan Expedition.

Oil on bass wood panel, 29.75 x 23.25 inches.
Original black painted frame. Extensive family history available.






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