Portrait of Benjamin Nones Holding a Promissory Note

Oil on canvas portrait of Benjamin Nones (1757-1826), depicting him holding a document dated 1793 from the United States Treasury. Painted in 1795 by Nicholas Vincent Boudet (active 1793-1820). The painting is one of a pair; the other depicts Nones' wife, Miriam Marks Nones (1764-1822), and one of their children. This portrait measures 35 inches in diameter, with the outer dimensions of the frame measuring 40.75 x 41 inches. The painting descended through the Nones family. Accompanying archival materials include biographical information detailing Nones' military service during the American Revolution, his role in the Philadelphia Jewish community, and his public defense of Judaism and republican principles.

Associated People/Businesses

• Nones, Benjamin

Geography

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Subjects

• Portrait painting
• United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
• Jews--United States

Physical Location

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