Christopher Columbus Danley (1818-1865), (painting).

Christopher Columbus Danley (1818-1865), (painting).

Byrd, Henry C., 1804-1883, painter. (attributed to)

Christopher Columbus Danley (1818-1865), (painting).

26 15/16 x 33 3/16 in.

Seated portrait of a man turned three quarters to the left, with his head turning back. He is seated in a green chair, a black cane held to his torso with his left forearm. He is dressed in a black coat, white double-breasted vest with shawl collar and brass buttons, a white shirt with brass buttons, and a black bow tie. A gold watch chain hangs across his vest.

Portrait male -- Danley, Christopher Columbus -- Bust

Occupation -- Writer -- Editor

Occupation -- Political -- State Senator

Historic Arkansas Museum, 200 East Third Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Accession Number: 97.060

Formerly in the collection of English, Peyton Danley,

Formerly in the collection of Rice, James J., Mrs.,

Donated by Rice, Peyton & Betty,

C. C. Danley was the long-time editor of the Arkansas Gazette and friend of the artist Henry Byrd. He often included laudatory remarks in his editorials about the artist and his work. Danley served with the Arkansas Regiment during the Mexican War, was mustered out of service in 1848, and returned to Little Rock. He was elected auditor of the state and served for four years under governors Roane and Conway. He also worked as Arkansas Land Agent. In 1858, he made a successful bid for the Arkansas State Senate. In 1860, he was elected to the Military Board, and assisted in the purchase of munitions. He published his last issue of the Arkansas Gazette in 1863. On May 10, 1865, he and his former partner W. F. Holtzman revived the Gazette, and after the war began daily issues of the paper. He died on Oct. 3, 1865 in the offices of the Arkansas Gazette.

National Society of Colonial Dames, Arkansas, 1982.

Crawford, Sybil F., 2002, 2003.

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