John Lawrence
SubjectPortrait of
Captain John Lawrence
American, 1719 - 1802
PainterPainted by
Unknown
Dateprobably 1790s
MediumMiniature; watercolor on ivory in metal frame
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 1 7/8 x 1 5/16in. (4.7 x 3.3cm)
Frame (height x width x depth ): 2 x 1 7/16 x 5/16in. (5.1 x 3.6 x 0.7cm)
Frame (height x width x depth ): 2 x 1 7/16 x 5/16in. (5.1 x 3.6 x 0.7cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Leon P. Broadhurst
DescriptionPortrait of man with white hair,dark brown eyes. He is wearing a white stock or cravat with a black waistcoat and jacket. The miniature is in a metal frame with a loop for suspension.
Object number1956.66.0
InscribedOn verso of case, engraved in metal, "John Lawrence / TREASURER OF CONNECTICUT / 1769-1789"NotesDate Note: Date of miniature determined by subject's clothes, life dates, and information in museum records. (Ozzone 5/3/2013)Subject Terms
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