Joseph Greenleaf Cole (American, 1806-1858), Portrait of Anne Ogle Tayloe

Oil on canvas (lined), 1828, signed and dated, presented in a giltwood composition frame, retaining documents.

Panel 33 1/2 x 26 in.; Frame dimensions 40 1/4 x 33 in.

From the Historic Auburn Home, Bowling Green, Virginia

Acquired by Gary L. Johnson from Ed Shifflet and Reese Beard of Century Shop Antiques, October, 1997.
Weschler's Auctioneers & Appraisers, Fine Furniture & Decorations, 2008, lot 166.



Anne Ogle Tayloe was the wife of John Tayloe III (American, 1770-1828), a wealthy planter and politician of Mt. Airy, Richmond County, Virginia, and The Octagon, Washington, D.C. Another portrait of Mrs. Anne Ogle Tayloe was painted by Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755-1828), and resides in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

The painting has been laid down on board, with several areas of repair and associated retouching visible under UV light.