Artist:

Benjamin Trott, born Boston, MA ca. 1770-died Washington, DC 1843  Search this

Sitter:

John Cleves Short  Search this

Medium:

watercolor on ivory

Dimensions:

image (oval): 2 9/16 x 2 1/8 in. (6.6 x 5.4 cm)

Type:

Painting-Miniature

Date:

19th century

Luce Center Label:

John Cleves Short, who built a career as a lawyer and judge in Ohio, was married in 1814 to Elizabeth Bassett Harrison, daughter of the ninth president of the United States, William Henry Harrison. In this miniature, Short’s hair is brushed forward in a fashion of the time that was brought to America from England. The reverse of this piece contains a ring of hair.

Topic:

Portrait male\bust  Search this

Credit Line:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Mary Elizabeth Spencer

Object number:

1999.27.48

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department:

Painting and Sculpture

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7723c9b12-7155-4703-bdf7-eb327d49b0c5

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_1999.27.48