Mrs. John Watson (Matilda)

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  Sarah Goodridge, Mrs. John Watson (Matilda), ca. 1825, watercolor on ivory, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Catherine Walden Myer Fund, 1948.3.2

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Mrs. John Watson’s frilled gown and extravagant jewelry capture the romantic revival that took place during the 1820s.

Title

Mrs. John Watson (Matilda)

Artist

Sarah Goodridge

Date

ca. 1825

Location

Not on view

Dimensions

sight 3 ¹⁄₄ x 2 ¹⁄₂ in. (8.1 x 6.3 cm) oval

Credit Line

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Museum purchase through the Catherine Walden Myer Fund

Mediums

watercolor

Mediums Description

watercolor on ivory

Classifications

Painting

Miniature

Keywords

• Portrait female – Watson, George, Mrs. – bust
• Portrait female – Watson, Matilda – bust

Object Number

1948.3.2

Palette

• #524F2E
• #A94C47
• #F1E3C6
• #581214
• #A78869

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