The Allen Children

John Carlin

1847 · Watercolor on ivory · The American Wing

Carlin made four consecutive entries in his account book during October 1846 for sittings with the Allen Brothers. He called them "Eldest," "Second," "Third," and "Youngest." In the margin next to the names, Carlin wrote, "In half length group $50.00." William Barton Franklin Vanderbilt, and Harry were the sons of commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt's second daughter, Ethelinda Vanderbilt, and Daniel B. Allen. Vanderbilt Commissioned the group portrait of his grandsons.

Artist

John Carlin

Date

1847

Medium

Watercolor on ivory

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Gift of J. William Middendorf II, 1968