Major Thomas Humphrey Cushing

Artist
nationality
American
birth-death
1749-1831
Creation date
Collection
Decorative
Materials
watercolor on ivory and lock of hair in frame
Dimensions
3 x 2 3/8 (oval)
Not Currently On View
Credit line
Gift of Josiah K. Lilly, Jr.
Accession number
57.147
Gallery Label

James Peale's likeness of Revolutionary War officer Thomas Humphrey Cushing is typical of his best technique.  Peale passed his skills on to his daughter Anna whose portrait is similar to her father's natural flesh tones and firm drawing style.

Miniature portraits have been used as mementos since ancient times.

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