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Thomas Cumpston (d. 1820), (painting)

Catalog Data

Painter:
Peale, James 1749-1831  Search this
Subject:
Cumpston, Thomas  Search this
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Type:
Paintings-Miniature
Paintings
Owner/Location:
Worcester Art Museum 55 Salisbury Street Worcester Massachusetts 01609 Accession Number: 1983.2
Date:
1797
Notes:
Strickler, Susan E., "American Portrait Miniatures: The Worcester Art Museum Collection," Worcester, MA: Worcester Art Museum, 1989, pg. 98.
Summary:
Portrait of Thomas Cumpston with his body turned to the left, his head turned toward the front, and his gaze directed at the viewer. He wears a powdered wig, and a dark jacket with a white waistcoat and a white shirt.
Topic:
Portrait male--Bust  Search this
Control number:
IAP 23570590
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_382015