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Image of Oil portrait of John Leary, ca. 1900
1957.1284.3
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Oil portrait of John Leary, ca. 1900

John Leary (1837-1905) was involved with virtually every major civic and commercial undertaking in Seattle in the 1870s and 1880s, including a law practice, real estate, railroads, banking, and publishing. In 1884, he was elected Mayor of the City of Seattle. Herbert Gobble "Harry" Shriner (1871-1941) studied art in Paris in 1891 and later worked in California. He was known for his portraits and desert landscapes.
ID Number: 1957.1284.3
Date: Circa 1900
Creator(s): Shriner, H.G., Artist
Physical Description: 1 Painting; oil, canvas; 31 in.H x 24 in.W (framed)
Credit: MOHAI, 1957.1284.3
Subjects: Visual Arts, Government and Public Services, Politics and Politicians

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