Unidentified Man
SubjectPortrait of
K.W. Bronson
PainterPainted by
Unknown
Dateearly 1840s
MediumMiniature; watercolor on ivory in leather case
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width ): 3 1/8 x 2 11/16in. (8 x 6.9cm)
Frame: 3 9/16 x 3 x 9/16in. (9.1 x 7.6 x 1.5cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Edgar Burnham
Object number1959.80.8
DescriptionPortrait of a man with brown eyes, brown hair, and a beard. He is wearing a white shirt, black cravat or stock, gray waistcoat and jacket.The case is covered with red leather and has a green satin lining.
Label TextThis miniature may represent K.W. Bronson, whose descendant Elizabeth H. Bronson donated it to the Connecticut Historical Society. In the 1840s, the introduction of the daguerreotype and photographic portrait proved to be serious competition for painted miniatures. They reduced sitting time, could be reproduced with much less effort, and were more affordable. This miniature may have been painted from a photographic image, which was a way for miniature painters to adapt to the expectations of their patrons.
NotesDate Note: The man's clothing suggests that this miniature was painted in the early 1840's.(Ozzone 3/29/2013)Status
Not on view
