Object Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
1974.01 |
Object Name |
Painting |
Title |
Portrait of Leonard Carmichael |
Artist |
Murray, Albert Ketcham |
Date |
1974 |
Description |
Three-quarter portrait of seated figure with a fair complexion, short gray hair, and gray moustache, facing forward with hands folded in lap. Figure in Harvard doctoral robes with a gold hood and a white button down shirt with a gold and white striped tie underneath. White background. Inscribed "Albert Murray" on front upper right corner. |
Label |
Leonard Carmichael was President of the APS from 1970 to 1973. A noted psychologist, his research focused on the contributions of heredity and environment to the development of behavioral patterns. After earning his PhD at Harvard, Carmichael taught at Princeton, became Professor, Dean, and President of Tufts University, and was Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. This portrait was executed by Albert K. Murray, a Cornell graduate best known for his work as a combat artist. In 1966, Murray also executed a portrait of William Jacob Robbins for the APS (1966.01). |
Medium |
Oil on canvas |
Dimensions |
H-37.25 W-32 inches |
Dimension Details |
Framed |
Credit line |
American Philosophical Society |
Search Terms |
20th century twentieth century painting psychology APS President |