James Beresford, M.D. (1783-1843)
Oil on canvas 35 3/4 x 28 3/4
Artist unknown
Colonial portrait registered by: The Frick Collection
1 E. 70th Street, New York. (1965)
Born in Barbados. He completed his medical education in London in 1804. While serving as a British Army surgeon he was wounded in the Battle of Guadaloupe. He settled in Hartford with his family including his son Dr. Samuel Beresford.
Oil on canvas 35 3/4 x 28 3/4
Artist unknown
Colonial portrait registered by: The Frick Collection
1 E. 70th Street, New York. (1965)
Born in Barbados. He completed his medical education in London in 1804. While serving as a British Army surgeon he was wounded in the Battle of Guadaloupe. He settled in Hartford with his family including his son Dr. Samuel Beresford.