Portrait of a Gentleman

Unidentified, Portrait of a Gentleman, miniature in relief (wax), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Edith Coon Carr, 1966.4.3
Copied Unidentified, Portrait of a Gentleman, miniature in relief (wax), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Edith Coon Carr, 1966.4.3
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Artwork Details

Title
Portrait of a Gentleman
Artist
Unidentified
Location
Not on view
Credit Line
Bequest of Edith Coon Carr
Mediums Description
miniature in relief (wax)
Classifications
Subjects
  • Portrait male — unidentified — bust
  • Portrait male — unidentified — profile
Object Number
1966.4.3
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1966.4.3

Artwork Description

In this wax miniature the artist modeled the gentleman’s “pigtail queue” hairstyle, ruffled cravat, and stiff frock coat. The profile view and vivid blue background call attention to the sitter’s dignified posture. The elaborately detailed frame, which the sitter would have chosen beforehand, also emphasizes his elegance and taste.