ALL: Master Collection List
Preview
Date of Work
ca. 1907
Medium
Oil on canvas
Height
31 1/2"
Width
24"
Depth
1"
Collection/Provenance
Art & Design Study Collection
Status
On Display: Lobby Area
Location
Merrifield Hall
Additional Information
A portrait of Chester Merrifield gifted by UND class of 1907.
Chester Merrifield was the third president of The university of North Dakota. During his time at UND he established new programs and colleges at the University, including the School of Law and the School of Medicine. He devoted much of his energy toward improving North Dakota's secondary school system, and was well known for his devotion to high academic standards and quality education.
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
It has darkened over time and needs professional cleaning. There is small cracking on the front of his coat in the painting from the seal.
Rights
Images are provided for educational purposes only and may not be reproduced for commercial use. Images may be protected by artist copyright. A credit line is required to be used for any public non-commercial educational purpose. The credit line must include, “Image courtesy of the University of North Dakota.”