Collection Highlights
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
Object Number:
1931.61
Date:
c. 1826
Medium:
Watercolor, graphite, and black ink with touches of white gouache on card
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 10.8 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Portrait
Gallery Label:
This portrait is attributed to Henry Inman on stylistic grounds; the date is assigned on the basis of the design of the coat and because Inman at the time was executing similar small portraits.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. John E. Stillwell
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
