Portrait of a Gentleman

Media - 1950.4.36 - SAAM-1950.4.36_1 - 1228
Copied Unidentified, Portrait of a Gentleman, ca. 1835, watercolor on ivory, 2 141 78 in. (5.74.7 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
2 141 78 in. (5.74.7 cm) oval
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Henry L. Milmore
Mediums
Mediums Description
watercolor on ivory
Classifications
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.