Mr. Goodin

James P. Smith, Mr. Goodin, ca. 1835, watercolor on ivory, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Quentin J. Ogle, 1984.84.2
Copied James P. Smith, Mr. Goodin, ca. 1835, watercolor on ivory, sight 2 7162 in. (6.25.1 cm) oval, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Quentin J. Ogle, 1984.84.2
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Artwork Details

Title
Mr. Goodin
Date
ca. 1835
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
sight 2 7162 in. (6.25.1 cm) oval
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Quentin J. Ogle
Mediums
Mediums Description
watercolor on ivory
Classifications
Keywords
  • Portrait male — Goodin, Mr.
Object Number
1984.84.2

Artwork Description

These miniatures depict two of the four Goodin brothers: William, James, John, or Samuel. The relationship of the two men is confirmed by their striking resemblance and the similar gold pin worn by both. The older Mr. Goodin is likely to be William Francis Goodin, the husband of Amanda Elias Goodin, who lived from 1807 to 1867. His career as a banker made it necessary for the family to relocate many times, living in Mississippi, Kentucky, New Orleans, St. Louis, and in Philadelphia, where these miniatures were painted. Conservation of these miniatures was made possible through a generous grant provided by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee.