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Unidentified, S. Stone, ca. 1825, watercolor on ivory, 1 7⁄8 x 1 1⁄2 in. (4.8 x 3.8 cm) oval, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Catherine Walden Myer Fund, 1961.11.14
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Artwork Details
- Title
- S. Stone
- Artist
- Unidentified
- Date
- ca. 1825
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 1 7⁄8 x 1 1⁄2 in. (4.8 x 3.8 cm) oval
- Credit Line
- Museum purchase through the Catherine Walden Myer Fund
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- watercolor on ivory
- Keywords
- Portrait male — Stone, S. — bust
- Object Number
- 1961.11.14
Artwork Description
Decorative gold plating frames this portrait of Mr. Stone, a genteel nineteenth-century citizen. The subdued tan background emphasizes Mr. Stone’s clothing and features, and his contemplative gaze adds to the feeling of serenity.