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Unidentified, Portrait of a Gentleman, ca. 1835, watercolor on ivory, 2 1⁄4 x 1 7⁄8 in. (5.7 x 4.7 cm) oval, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Henry L. Milmore, 1950.4.36
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Portrait of a Gentleman
- Artist
- Unidentified
- Date
- ca. 1835
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 2 1⁄4 x 1 7⁄8 in. (5.7 x 4.7 cm) oval
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Henry L. Milmore
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- watercolor on ivory
- Keywords
- Portrait male — unidentified — bust
- Object Number
- 1950.4.36
Artwork Description
In this miniature the well-groomed gentleman wears a high-collared coat, black cravat (worn as a scarf around the neck), and a white shirt secured by a long pin. These details also suggest the gentleman’s position in society, which allowed him to afford new styles in fashion.