The Sherman Limner

American, active c. 1785/1790

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The image shows a woman from the waist up, facing the viewer directly with her upper body slightly turned to the left. She has a serene expression and light-colored eyes with a soft, closed-mouth smile. Her hair is styled with flowers and pearls, and she is wearing a dark red gown with lace trim. She has a black ribbon tied around her neck in a bow and is holding a pink flower in her hands. The background is a textured, muted green.
The Sherman Limner, Portrait of a Lady in Red, c. 1785/1790, oil on canvas, Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, 1980.62.36

Portrait of a Lady in Red

The Sherman Limner · c. 1785/1790 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1980.62.36

The image shows a man from the waist up, sitting with his body slightly facing left and his head turned towards the viewer. He has a long face, defined features, fair complexion, and dark hair framing his face and extending to his shoulders with a straight fringe across his forehead. He is wearing a red coat with gold buttons over a white high-collared shirt, holding a closed book in his right hand. The background is plain with earthy tones and a subtle texture, emphasizing the figure. A dark chair is partially visible behind him on the left side of the image.
The Sherman Limner, Portrait of a Man in Red, c. 1785/1790, oil on canvas, Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, 1980.62.35

Portrait of a Man in Red

The Sherman Limner · c. 1785/1790 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1980.62.35

Bibliography

1957

  • Sawitzky, Susan. "Abraham Delanoy in New Haven." New-York Historical Society Quarterly Bulletin 41 (April 1957): 193-206.

1972

  • Schloss 1972, 15, 42-48.

1992

  • Chotner, Deborah, with contributions by Julie Aronson, Sarah D. Cash, and Laurie Weitzenkorn. American Naive Paintings. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. Washington, D.C., 1992: 345-347.