James Mountain, 1811 | Digital Pitt

1811

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Title
James Mountain, 1811
Creator
Cézeron, Francis
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1811
Identifier
20130814-hpicasc-0007
Description
Principal, 1803-1807. Although the identity of the sitter raises a few doubts, it is considered to be the portrait of James Mountain, appointed principal of the Pittsburgh Academy in 1803. James Mountain studied at Dublin University but left Ireland for America to seek political asylum. He was a lawyer and taught at Canonsburg Academy (now Washington & Jefferson College) before his appointment at the Pittsburgh Academy.
Type
still image
Genre
paintings (visual works)
oil paintings (visual works)
portraits
Subject
College presidents
Source
University of Pittsburgh Historic Photographs, 1884-present
Collection
Pitt Photographs
University of Pittsburgh Historic Photographs
Pitt Administration
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh
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