Portrait of a Gentleman

P. E. Stroëhling, Portrait of a Gentleman, ca. 1800, watercolor on ivory, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Catherine Walden Myer Fund, 1946.9.3
P. E. Stroëhling, Portrait of a Gentleman, ca. 1800, watercolor on ivory, sight 3 1⁄4 x 2 1⁄2 in. (8.3 x 6.4 cm) oval, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Catherine Walden Myer Fund, 1946.9.3
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Artwork Details

Title
Portrait of a Gentleman
Artist
Date
ca. 1800
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
sight 3 1⁄4 x 2 1⁄2 in. (8.3 x 6.4 cm) oval
Credit Line
Museum purchase through the Catherine Walden Myer Fund
Mediums
Mediums Description
watercolor on ivory
Classifications
Subjects
  • Portrait male — unidentified — bust
Object Number
1946.9.3
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1946.9.3

Artwork Description

This striking young gentleman is shown against a background of stormy clouds, which emphasize his dark features and serious expression. The dramatic background, ruffled hair, and moody expression evoke the romantic ideal made popular by the English poet Lord Byron.

Works by this artist (2 items)

P. E. Stroëhling, Portrait of a Lady, ca. 1800, watercolor on ivory, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Catherine Walden Myer Fund, 1959.7.21
Portrait of a Lady
Artist
Attributed to P. E. Stroëhling
Dateca. 1800
watercolor on ivory
Not on view
P. E. Stroëhling, Portrait of a Gentleman, ca. 1800, watercolor on ivory, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Catherine Walden Myer Fund, 1946.9.3
Portrait of a Gentleman
Artist
Dateca. 1800
watercolor on ivory
Not on view

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