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Unidentified, Portrait of a Gentleman, ca. 1840, watercolor on ivory, 2 5⁄8 x 2 1⁄8 in. (6.7 x 5.4 cm) oval, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Catherine Walden Myer Fund, 1946.11.4
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Portrait of a Gentleman
- Artist
- Unidentified
- Date
- ca. 1840
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 2 5⁄8 x 2 1⁄8 in. (6.7 x 5.4 cm) oval
- Credit Line
- Museum purchase through the Catherine Walden Myer Fund
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- watercolor on ivory
- Keywords
- Portrait male — unidentified — bust
- Object Number
- 1946.11.4
Artwork Description
In this miniature the unidentified gentleman’s firm jaw and self-assurance suggest a strong personality. The artist skillfully used light and shadow to create a calm effect that underscores the sitter’s composure.