Rosina Cox Boardman, The Green Ring, 1935, watercolor on ivory, sight 3 1⁄2 x 2 3⁄4 in. (8.9 x 7.0 cm) rectangle, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the American Society of Miniature Painters, 1965.30.15
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Artwork Details
- Title
- The Green Ring
- Artist
- Date
- 1935
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- sight 3 1⁄2 x 2 3⁄4 in. (8.9 x 7.0 cm) rectangle
- Credit Line
- Gift of the American Society of Miniature Painters
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- watercolor on ivory
- Subjects
- Dress — accessory — jewelry
- Portrait female — unidentified — waist length
- Object Number
- 1965.30.15
Artwork Description
The Green Ring is a portrait of an unknown young lady. The artist painted the figure wearing simple clothing and muted colors to emphasize the sparkling jewels on her finger and ears. Conservation of this miniature was made possible through a generous grant provided by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee.