C.R. Parker (1799-1849)
An itinerant artist, C.R. Parker traveled extensively throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia, soliciting portrait commissions during the 1830′s and 1840′s. Delicate handling and fine draftsmanship characterizes Parker’s work. Known for imbuing his sitters with an impression of deep character, Parker highlighted the sitter’s fashionable dresses, hairstyles, and jewelry.
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