Captain George Child
SubjectPortrait of
George Child
1803 - 1840
PainterPainted by
Unknown
Dateprobably 1820s
MediumMiniature; watercolor on ivory under glass in metal frame in wood case with leather covering
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width ): 2 11/16 x 2 5/16in. (6.9 x 5.8cm)
Frame (height x width x depth ): 3 7/16 x 2 9/16 x 1/8in. (8.7 x 6.5 x 0.4cm)
Other (height x width x depth of case): 4 x 3 7/16 x 9/16in. (10.2 x 8.7 x 1.5cm)
Frame (height x width x depth ): 3 7/16 x 2 9/16 x 1/8in. (8.7 x 6.5 x 0.4cm)
Other (height x width x depth of case): 4 x 3 7/16 x 9/16in. (10.2 x 8.7 x 1.5cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Florence Ogle
DescriptionBust length miniature portrait of a man with brown hair and blue eyes. He is wearing a white shirt, white waistcoat, and dark blue jacket with two gold buttons. The miniature is in an oval metal frame with a loop suspension and an opening on the back that has a locket of brown hair under the glass. The case that the frame is in is square and brown with a red velvet lining.
Object number1972.11.1
NotesDate Note: The subject's clothing suggests that is was probably painted in the1820s (Ozzone 4/4/2013)Subject Terms
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