Who created "Cornelius George Bowler"?

Cornelius George Bowler was created by Edward Greene Malbone in ca. 1795.

When was "Cornelius George Bowler" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1795.

What medium is "Cornelius George Bowler"?

Cornelius George Bowler is Watercolor on ivory.

Is "Cornelius George Bowler" in the public domain?

Yes, Cornelius George Bowler is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Cornelius George Bowler

Edward Greene Malbone

ca. 1795

Medium

Watercolor on ivory

Dimensions

2 5/64 x 1 19/32 (5.3 x 4 cm)

Classification

Painting, miniature

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Fletcher Fund, 1940

Accession Number

40.155

Tags

MenPortraits

Art Historical Context

Step into the intimate world of early American portraiture with *Cornelius George Bowler*, a delicate watercolor miniature on ivory painted around 1795 by Edward Greene Mal. This tiny gem, measuring just 2 5/64 x 1 19/32 inches (5.3 x 4 cm), captures poised likeness of its namesake subject—a refined gentleman of the Federal era—showcasing Malbone's mastery in rendering lifelike expressions on such a minuscule scale. Housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing, it reflects the elegance of post-Revolutionary America, where such portraits served as cherished personal mementos. Malbo...

About the Artist

Edward Greene Malbone · 1777–1807

1777–1807

Cornelius George Bowler

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