Fielding Lewis, Jr. (1751-1803)

Fielding Lewis, Jr. was the son of Fielding Lewis and Betty Washington Lewis. This portrait was commissioned by the father to hang at Kenmore between 1772 and 1775.

Dimensions: 30 x 25 in. (78.74 x 66 cm.)

The subject is seated on a wooden chair with his left arm draped over it and his right hand in his waistcoat. He wears a brown jacket over an embroidered, gold waistcoat. On the table in front of him is a worn book. “1751” is visible on the book cover.

See: Refurnishing Historic Kenmore Blog