called William Dandridge (1689-1744)

Artist: Unknown
Date: probably 1730-1750

William Dandridge was the brother of John Dandridge and lived at Elsing Green. The costume and appearance of this young man make it possible that it represents another member of the Dandridge family. There is another portrait also believed to represent the subject.

Dimensions: 33 3/4 x 29 in. (85.73 x 73.66 cm.)

The subject is a young man and wears a blue jacket over a red waistcoat trimmed in gold. He has a gold trimmed hat tucked under his arm. He stands inside a painted oval frame.

See: Encyclopedia Virginia

Family: Dandridge
Credits: Courtesy of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 1992.162.