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Artist:
James Peale, born Chestertown, MD 1749-died Philadelphia, PA 1831  Search this
Sitter:
Mrs. John Mc Cluney  Search this
Medium:
watercolor on ivory
Dimensions:
sight 2 5/8 x 2 1/8 in. (6.7 x 5.4 cm) oval
Type:
Painting-Miniature
Date:
ca. 1795
Luce Center Label:
It is not clear whether this woman is Elizabeth Purviance, who was married to Major John McCluney of Pennsylvania in 1804, or if she is Isabella Shearer of Virginia, who married a John McCluney in 1779. With luck, further research will eventually reveal her identity.
Topic:
Portrait female\bust  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Catherine Walden Myer Fund
Object number:
1950.12.3
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/vk752343170-b184-4b7b-b35b-67a7ea6fff4e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1950.12.3