James Birney
Artist and Role
Painters (artists): Park, Asa (American, d.1827)
Production date
Circa 1818
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Object detail
Accession Number
2010.54.13
Artist
Date
Circa 1818
Media
Condition
Fair, December 14, 2009.
Researcher Notes
According to Virginia Birney's research, James Birney (1767-1839) came to Danville in 1792, via Philadelphia. He emigrated from County Caven Ireland at age seventeen. James was Post Master in Danville and operated a dry goods store. He is said to have been a businessman and hemp grower. His famous son, James G. Birney, is well documented an abolitionist and Presidential candidate (1840 and 1844).
This painting was featured in a 2006 exhibit organized by Georgetown College and the Georgetown-Scott County Museum entitled, "A Bostonian painter in Kentucky: Asa Park (1790-1827)".
This painting was featured in a 2006 exhibit organized by Georgetown College and the Georgetown-Scott County Museum entitled, "A Bostonian painter in Kentucky: Asa Park (1790-1827)".
Exhibition Details
Georgetown College and the Georgetown-Scott County Museum, Georgetown, Kentucky. A BOSTONIAN PAINTER IN KENTUCKY: ASA PARK (1790-1827), October 19-November 30, 2006.
Kentucky Historical Society Old State Capitol, Frankfort, Kentucky. GREAT REVIVALS: KENTUCKY DECORATIVE ARTS TREASURES, June 6, 2009-2015.
Kentucky Historical Society Old State Capitol, Frankfort, Kentucky. GREAT REVIVALS: KENTUCKY DECORATIVE ARTS TREASURES, June 6, 2009-2015.
Controlling Institution
Controlling Institution Website
Other ID
2007.17
Credit
Donated by Mrs. Virgina K. Birney IV, Frank Birney, and Jane Birney De Leeuw
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