Capt. John Gassoway

Charles Willson Peale, Capt. John Gassoway, ca. 1790, watercolor on ivory, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Mary Elizabeth Spencer, 1999.27.33
Copied Charles Willson Peale, Capt. John Gassoway, ca. 1790, watercolor on ivory, sight 1 1⁄2 x 1 1⁄8 in. (3.8 x 2.9 cm) oval, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Mary Elizabeth Spencer, 1999.27.33
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Artwork Details

Title
Capt. John Gassoway
Artist
Date
ca. 1790
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
sight 1 1⁄2 x 1 1⁄8 in. (3.8 x 2.9 cm) oval
Credit Line
Bequest of Mary Elizabeth Spencer
Mediums
Mediums Description
watercolor on ivory
Classifications
Subjects
  • Dress — uniform — military uniform
  • Occupation — military — captain
  • Portrait male — Gassoway, John — bust
Object Number
1999.27.33
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1999.27.33

Artwork Description

Captain John Gassoway (1754-1820), also spelled Gassaway, was wounded and taken prisoner at the disastrous Battle of Camden, fought by Revolutionary forces in South Carolina in 1780. Branches of his family occupy a prominent role in the history of South Carolina, and Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Conservation of this miniature was made possible through a generous grant provided by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee.