Attributed to:

Henry Inman, born Utica, NY 1801-died New York City 1846  Search this

Sitter:

Dr. George Ackerly  Search this

Medium:

watercolor on ivory

Dimensions:

sight 2 x 1 5/8 in. (5.1 x 4.1 cm) oval

Type:

Painting-Miniature

Date:

ca. 1835

Luce Center Label:

Dr. George Ackerly was artist Thomas Cole's brother-in-law, having married Cole's sister, Sarah. He lived for a time on the western frontier, but in 1825 returned to New York to be near his family. He and Cole remained close friends for years. Ackerly died in 1842.

Topic:

Occupation\medicine\doctor  Search this

Figure male\elderly\bust  Search this

Portrait male\bust  Search this

Credit Line:

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

Object number:

1938.4.1

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

See more items in:

Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department:

Painting and Sculpture

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk76826a00a-3355-4151-adb4-4103389558fd

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_1938.4.1