Artist:

William Verstille, born Boston, MA ca. 1755-died Boston, MA 1803  Search this

Sitter:

unidentified  Search this

Medium:

watercolor on ivory

Dimensions:

1 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (4.5 x 3.5 cm) oval

Type:

Painting-Miniature

Date:

ca. 1790

Luce Center Label:

The identity of the young lady shown in this miniature remains a mystery. The artist’s delicate brushwork is evident in the fine lines of the sitter’s hair and the lace around her gown. The head and eyes appear disproportionally large, emphasizing her petite figure and innocent expression.

Topic:

Portrait female\bust  Search this

Credit Line:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Catherine Walden Myer Fund

Object number:

1942.11.5

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

See more items in:

Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department:

Painting and Sculpture

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk72e48cfe8-1813-4bd6-9537-ee7aabac7242

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_1942.11.5