Who created "Benson John Lossing"?

Benson John Lossing was created by Thomas Seir Cummings in ca. 1835.

When was "Benson John Lossing" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1835.

What medium is "Benson John Lossing"?

Benson John Lossing is Watercolor on ivory.

Is "Benson John Lossing" in the public domain?

Yes, Benson John Lossing is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Benson John Lossing

Thomas Seir Cummings

ca. 1835

Medium

Watercolor on ivory

Dimensions

3 27/32 x 2 23/32 in. (9.8 x 6.9 cm)

Classification

Painting, miniature

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1965

Accession Number

65.180

Tags

MenPortraits

Art Historical Context

This exquisite portrait miniature, *Benson John Lossing*, captures the likeness of its namesake in watercolor on ivory, a favored medium for intimate 19th-century likenesses. Created around 1835 by American artist Thomas Seir Cummings, the work measures a diminutive 3 27/32 x 2 23/32 inches (9.8 x 6.9 cm), perfectly suited for pendants, brooches, or lockets—personal treasures worn close to the heart. Watercolor on ivory exemplifies the technical virtuosity of miniature painting, where translucent pigments on a smooth, luminous surface allow for subtle gradations of tone and lifelike detail, e...

About the Artist

Thomas Seir Cummings · 1804–1894

American (born England), Bath 1804–1894 Hackensack, New Jersey

Benson John Lossing

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