A painting of Bishop Kelly wearing a white and purple cassock and alb.

Portrait of Bishop Edward Kelly

Identifier

2002.165.1

Date Created

1925

Work Medium

Dimensions

44 in x 57 in

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Historical Context

The Dominican Sisters of Marywood Academy, Grand Rapids, commissioned this portrait. The canvas meets exactly the prescribed dimensions for a portrait of a seated bishop as required by the Roman Catholic Church.

Description

A painting of Bishop Kelly wearing a white and purple cassock and alb. He is sitting in chair with a mitre in his lap.

Credit

Gift of the Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids

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Painting Origin

Grand Rapids