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Rose M. de Forest

de Forest, Augustus Mrs.

American, active 1920s

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The image shows a portrait of a person from the upper half of their body. They are facing forward but their head is turned slightly to the side, suggesting a profile view. The person has sharp facial features, light-colored hair styled in a classic manner, and is wearing a black coat with a high collar and a white cravat. The background consists of a red drapery.
Mather Brown, William Vans Murray, 1787, oil on canvas, Andrew W. Mellon Collection, 1940.1.1

William Vans Murray

Mather Brown · 1787 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1940.1.1

This painting shows a group of people in a room. In the center, a woman in a red dress and a red bonnet sits with a baby on her lap. A man stands to the left, leaning on a wooden desk or podium with a piece of paper on it, while another man stands on the right, leaning on the back of the woman's chair and looking down at her. An elderly woman is seated on the left beside the wooden desk, wearing a white bonnet and a dark yellow dress. Two girls are on either side of her, one standing and one sitting, reading a book. Another girl stands next to the woman in red, their arms linked together. Two other girls are on the right, one older girl crouching next to a younger girl who stands, holding a piece of paper in her hands. There are two scraps of paper on the ground next to her. A black poodle sits on the floor in the center of the children, and a doll is on the ground nearby. The background shows red curtains drawn back to reveal a landscape view through a window. The wall is gray, and the floor is pale wood. All of the people have pale skin, and hair ranging from black to light brown to pale yellow.
German 19th Century, An Artist and His Family, c. 1830, oil on canvas, Andrew W. Mellon Collection, 1942.8.7

An Artist and His Family

German 19th Century · c. 1830 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1942.8.7

Dutch 17th Century, Portrait of a Man, c. 1655, oil on canvas, Andrew W. Mellon Collection, 1947.17.98

Portrait of a Man

Dutch 17th Century · c. 1655 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1947.17.98

The image depicts a man in a three-quarter view portrait. He is looking at the viewer, showing his face and upper body. The man has a round face with gentle features, fair skin, and white hair styled in 18th-century fashion. He is wearing a dark coat with gold buttons, a light waistcoat, and a white cravat with ruffled edges. The background is plain and dark.
Adolph-Ulrich Wertmüller, Portrait of a Quaker, 1795, oil on canvas, Andrew W. Mellon Collection, 1954.1.4

Portrait of a Quaker

Adolph-Ulrich Wertmüller · 1795 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1954.1.4

The image displays a portrait of a woman with fair complexion, featuring a distinctive nose and a subtle smile. She has light-colored, neatly styled hair with a ribbon or band. The woman wears a golden-yellow gown with white lace trim and a pink ribbon on her bodice. There is a hint of blue fabric near her waist, and she wears an earring on her left ear. The background is dark, focusing on the woman in the foreground.
British 18th Century, Portrait of a Lady, c. 1730/1750, oil on canvas, Andrew W. Mellon Collection, 1947.17.31

Portrait of a Lady

British 18th Century · c. 1730/1750 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1947.17.31

The image is a painted portrait of a man seated in a chair. The man has fair skin, a round face, and curly brown hair. He is wearing a dark coat with a high collar over a white ruffled shirt, with a hint of a patterned vest showing. He is holding a white cloth in his hand on his lap. Beside him, there is a table with papers, an inkstand, and quills. The background is a muted green with texture.
Anonymous Artist, William Seton, after 1793/1794, oil on canvas, Andrew W. Mellon Collection, 1947.17.106

William Seton

Anonymous Artist · after 1793/1794 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1947.17.106

The image depicts the upper body of a woman seated in a red chair against a warm brown backdrop. She is holding a guitar across her lap. Her hair is styled in an elaborate updo with curls and waves framing her face. She has a neutral expression and fair skin with a rosy complexion. She wears a burgundy velvet dress with a wide neckline, revealing her shoulders. The dress's fabric gathers slightly near the neckline. Her hands are resting on the guitar's body and neck, suggesting a relaxed posture. There is no visible jewelry, and the background features a textured drapery.
Charles Cromwell Ingham, Cora Livingston, c. 1833, oil on canvas, Andrew W. Mellon Collection, 1947.17.73

Cora Livingston

Charles Cromwell Ingham · c. 1833 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1947.17.73

The portrait shows the upper half of a seated woman with a round face, wrinkles, and dark hair. She wears a bonnet, a brown dress with layers, and a shawl or cloak. The background is a muted dark brown.
Unknown 19th Century, Portrait of a Lady, probably c. 1820, oil on canvas, Andrew W. Mellon Collection, 1942.8.37

Portrait of a Lady

Unknown 19th Century · probably c. 1820 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1942.8.37

The image shows a man's upper body in a formal portrait setting. He is depicted sitting or standing upright with his head turned slightly to the right, directly facing the viewer. The man has fair skin, distinct facial features including a full face with a slight smile and prominent cheeks. His hair is dark, thick, and curly, framing his face neatly. He is dressed in formal attire, wearing a dark coat and a white shirt with a high collar, complemented by a black bow tie. There is a hint of a gold chain peeking from beneath his coat. The background is a plain, dark brown.
Henry Inman, George Pope Morris, c. 1836, oil on canvas, Andrew W. Mellon Collection, 1947.17.8

George Pope Morris

Henry Inman · c. 1836 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1947.17.8

The image shows the upper half of a man's body. He is facing slightly to the left with his head turned towards the viewer, in a formal pose. The man has light-colored skin, rosy cheeks, and a calm expression. His hair is styled in a manner typical of the 18th century, with curls and tied back away from his face. He wears a dark coat with visible buttons and a white cravat around his neck. The cravat is slightly ruffled and tucked into his coat. There is no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background is plain, with subtle gradations of brown and dark green shades.
European 18th Century, Portrait of a Man, c. 1770, oil on canvas, Andrew W. Mellon Collection, 1947.17.24

Portrait of a Man

European 18th Century · c. 1770 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1947.17.24

Bibliography

1951

  • Lane, James W., and Anna W. Rutledge. Clarke Report. Unpublished manuscript, 1951-52, in NGA Department of Curatorial Records.