Artist:

James Peale, born Chestertown, MD 1749-died Philadelphia, PA 1831  Search this

Sitter:

Elizabeth Knapp  Search this

Medium:

watercolor on ivory

Dimensions:

sight 2 5/8 x 2 in. (6.7 x 5.1 cm) oval

Type:

Painting-Miniature

Date:

1802

Luce Center Label:

There are numerous women by this name who lived during the time James Peale was painting miniatures, making it difficult to determine exactly who this sitter might be. However, an Elizabeth Knapp of Danbury, Connecticut, died about 1802, and it is possible that this miniature was painted to commemorate her passing. The back of the locket contains a lock of her hair, bound in gold thread and set with pearls.

Topic:

Portrait female\bust  Search this

Credit Line:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Catherine Walden Myer Fund

Object number:

1937.11.1

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/vk747ec0e8f-f781-4b20-96f5-f9228c7e4089

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_1937.11.1