Portrait of Ichabod Dixon, Aged 68 Years

Ichabod Dixon was born March 25, 1795 in Lebanon, Maine. He lived to be 74, and died on June 2, 1869 in his hometown. For a comparable portrait by Davis, see Sotheby's, New York, 16 January 2003, lot 724. This piece exhibits a similar grain-painted table, rug with oval motif and calligraphy. Both pieces also portray the subject with disproportionately small feet which is characteristic of Davis' work.