Portrait of Jonathan Young Scammon - Healy, G. P. A. (George Peter Alexander), 1813-1894

ICHi-066074

Title: Portrait of Jonathan Young Scammon Description: Oil on canvas.; In 1844, Scammon founded the city's first newspaper, the Chicago Journal. Lawyer financier established Marine Bank (1851), president of Chicago Board of Education.; Portrait of Jonathan Young Scammon, 1812-1876, three quarter length facing slightly to the left, seated in Empire upholstered chair. He is in a dark suit, white shirt and black cravat. He is holding a book in his left hand. Globe to the left of the chair. He has light brown hair and a full beard. Creator: Healy, G. P. A. (George Peter Alexander), 1813-1894 Physical Format: oil paintings;portraits Copyright Notice: No Known Copyright Credit Line: Chicago History Museum, ICHi-066074 Acquisition Source: Gift of Mrs. Maria S. Scammon Collection Type: Paintings & Sculpture Storage Location: P&S Max Pixels - Width: 6000 Max Pixels - Height: 7462 Help improve this content