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Artist:
Raphaelle Peale, born Annapolis, MD 1774-died Philadelphia, PA 1825  Search this
Sitter:
Jonathan J. Wheeler  Search this
Medium:
watercolor on ivory
Dimensions:
sight 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. (5.8 x 4.5 cm) oval
Type:
Painting-Miniature
Date:
1812
Luce Center Label:
Jonathan Jones Wheeler (1792-1846) was born in Philadelphia, the son of Samuel Wheeler and Elizabeth Jones. His miniature portrait shows a young man brimming with confidence. The frame, which has an inner band resembling a traditional locket, allows the painting to be hung on a wall rather than worn on the body, evidence of the changing role of miniatures in American society during the early nineteenth century.
Topic:
Portrait male\bust  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase
Object number:
1981.35
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/vk751a5c913-156b-4957-810b-48d2c840617e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1981.35