Portraits of Samuel and Elvira Fish

Maker Unknown, American (possibly the "Puffy Sleeve Artist")

Additional Title(s)

Portrait of Mr. Samuel Fish
Portraits of Mr. Samuel Fish and Mrs. Elvira Fish

Collections

Jonathan and Karin Fielding Collection

ClassificationsDRAWINGS

Dateca. 1810

Mediumwatercolor, ink, and appliqué on paper

Dimensionsframe (together in one frame): 5 x 8 1/2 x 1 in. (12.7 x 21.6 x 2.5 cm.) each frame opening: 3 1/2 × 2 7/8 in. (8.9 × 7.3 cm.)

DescriptionA pair of miniature silhouette portraits of Mr. Samuel Fish and Mrs. Elvira Fish; she holds a sprig of flowers and he is with a wine glass and table of glasses.

InscribedInscribed on verso of Mr. Fish portrait in ink - Samuel / Mrs. Elvira Fish / (Gov. Wentworth Family - N. H.); and in pen - 311 and 311A. Labels on verso - F567; SAMUEL FISH / (one of pr) c. 1810 / ... and applique / 3 7/8 x 3 1/8 / #1311B. And - F567; MRS. ELVIRA FISH / (one of pr) c. 1810 / ...and applique / 3 7/8 x 3 1/8 / #1311A.

Credit LineJonathan and Karin Fielding Collection

Status

On view

Object numberL2015.41.148