Portrait of a Gentleman

George Dame, Portrait of a Gentleman, ca. 1825, watercolor on ivory, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Henry L. Milmore, 1950.4.51
George Dame, Portrait of a Gentleman, ca. 1825, watercolor on ivory, sight 1 5⁄8 x 1 3⁄8 in. (4.1 x 3.5 cm) oval, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Henry L. Milmore, 1950.4.51
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Artwork Details

Title
Portrait of a Gentleman
Artist
Attributed to George Dame
Date
ca. 1825
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
sight 1 5⁄8 x 1 3⁄8 in. (4.1 x 3.5 cm) oval
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Henry L. Milmore
Mediums
Mediums Description
watercolor on ivory
Classifications
Subjects
  • Portrait male — unidentified — bust
Object Number
1950.4.51
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1950.4.51

Artwork Description

The inscription “G.D.” is the only clue to the identity of the artist who painted this miniature. The muted browns and blacks of the painting emphasize the sitter’s large, dark eyes and smooth complexion.

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