Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Drawing |
Title |
William Goebel |
Catalog Number |
1903.3 |
Creator |
Wolfe |
Date |
1903 |
Material(s) |
Pastel/Paper |
Dimensions |
H-22 W-18 inches |
Description |
This is a pastel on paper bust portrait of Governor William Goebel in profile. He is facing toward the right. Goebel is wearing a brown suit with notched lapels, a brown vest, brown tie, and a white shirt with a standing collar. |
Notes |
William Goebel (1856-1900) was born in Pennsylvania and grew up in Covington, Kentucky. He became a lawyer, focusing on corporate and railroad law. He was elected to the State Senate in 1887. He ran for governor on the Democratic ticket in 1899 but was narrowly defeated by Republican William Taylor. The Democratic Party contested the election and on January 30, 1900, Goebel was shot outside the Old State Capitol Building. The following day, the Democratic controlled legislature declared Goebel the winner of the election. Three days later he died from the wound. |
Collection |
KHS Museum Collection |
People |
Goebel, William, 1856-1900 |
Subjects |
Pastel drawings Pastels (Visual works) Governors Assassinations Portrait drawings Portraits |
Search Terms |
Governors Assassination Portrait Portraits Goebel assassination Goebel crisis |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |