Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mrs. Stephen Van Rensselaer (1780-1844)
Object Number:
1944.151
Date:
1819
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 9/16 x 2 7/8 in. ( 9 x 7.3 cm )
Gallery Label:
Cornelia, the daughter of Justice William Paterson of the U.S. Supreme Court, became the second wife of Stephen Van Rensselaer on May 17, 1802. This miniature portrait of her was a gift to the Society from her great-grandson.
Credit Line:
Gift of Kiliaen Van Rensselaer V in memory of Stephen Van Rensselaer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.