Self-Portrait

birth-death
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Creation date
Collection
American
Materials
watercolor on ivory
Dimensions
2 3/4 x 2 1/4 in.
Not Currently On View
Credit line
Gift of Miss Mary Peckham and her sister
Accession number
47.168
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.

Reproduction of these images, including downloading, is prohibited without written authorization from VAGA.

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