Archibald Robertson
Date unknown
Medium
Offset lithography on paper
Dimensions
Sheet: 12.8 × 10.8 cm (5 1/16 × 4 5/16 in.); Image: 9 × 7.2 cm (3 9/16 × 2 7/8 in.)
Classification
reproduction
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
274503
Art Historical Context
This charming reproduction portrays Archibald Robertson (1765–1835), a Scottish-born artist who became a leading miniaturist in early 19th-century America. After emigrating to New York in 1791, Robertson gained fame for his delicate portrait miniatures, often painted in watercolor on ivory, which captured the likenesses of prominent figures with exquisite precision. He also played a pivotal role in American art education as a co-founder of the New York Association (later the National Academy of Design), mentoring a generation of artists during the nation's cultural awakening. Created via offs...