Portrait of a Gentleman

Unidentified, Portrait of a Gentleman, ca. 1840, watercolor on ivory, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Catherine Walden Myer Fund, 1946.11.4
Copied Unidentified, Portrait of a Gentleman, ca. 1840, watercolor on ivory, 2 582 18 in. (6.75.4 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
2 582 18 in. (6.75.4 cm) oval
Credit Line
Museum purchase through the Catherine Walden Myer Fund
Mediums
Mediums Description
watercolor on ivory
Classifications
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.