S. Stone

Unidentified, S. Stone, ca. 1825, watercolor on ivory, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Catherine Walden Myer Fund, 1961.11.14
Copied Unidentified, S. Stone, ca. 1825, watercolor on ivory, 1 781 12 in. (4.83.8 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
1 781 12 in. (4.83.8 cm) oval
Credit Line
Museum purchase through the Catherine Walden Myer Fund
Mediums
Mediums Description
watercolor on ivory
Classifications
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.