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Memorial Miniature

early 19th century

American 19th Century

Artist

American 19th Century

Attributed to

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor with hair on ivory
Credit Line

Corcoran Collection (Gift of F.H. Calvert)
Dimensions

support (irregular): 6.83 × 5.56 cm (2 11/16 × 2 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

2015.19.377

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mrs. Finley H. Calvert, Washington, DC; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1935; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: Died 24 Jan. 1805 / Aged 18 Months / Blessed Spirit / Rest in Peace.

Wikidata ID

Q64534847

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