Portrait of the Artist’s Wife

Albino Cavallito, Portrait of the Artist's Wife, 1935-1936, limestone, 16 ¹⁄₄ x 9 x 10 ¹⁄₄ in. (41.3 x 22.9 x 26.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Julia A. Sullivan, 1969.159

Artwork Details

Title: Portrait of the Artist’s Wife
Artist: Albino Cavallito
Date: 1935-1936
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Luce Foundation Center
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4th Floor
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48A
Dimensions: 16 ¹⁄₄ x 9 x 10 ¹⁄₄ in. (41.3 x 22.9 x 26.0 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Julia A. Sullivan
Mediums: limestone
Mediums Description: limestone
Classifications: Sculpture
Subjects: Portrait female — Cavallito, Albino, Mrs. — head
Portrait female — Sullivan, Julia — head
Object Number: 1969.159
Linked Open Data: https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1969.159

Artwork Description

This is a portrait of Albino Cavallito’s first wife, Julia A. Sullivan. The delicately carved eyes soften the figure’s expression and create the appearance of a graceful, proud woman. Her hair is braided tightly around her head, emphasizing the long neck and stately pose.