Who created "Edward Appleton"?

Edward Appleton was created by Sarah Goodridge in ca. 1835.

When was "Edward Appleton" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1835.

What medium is "Edward Appleton"?

Edward Appleton is Painting-Miniature.

Is "Edward Appleton" in the public domain?

Yes, Edward Appleton is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Edward Appleton

Sarah Goodridge

ca. 1835

Medium

Painting-Miniature

Classification

Painting-Miniature

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Catherine Walden Myer Fund

Accession Number

1942.11.3

Tags

bust

About this artwork

Edward Appleton was Sarah Goodridgeâs nephew, the son of Sarahâs sister, Beulah Goodridge, and Thomas Appleton, who were married in Boston in 1812. In 1851, Sarah bought a house in Reading that she shared with her sisterâs family.

About the Artist

Sarah Goodridge · 1788–1853

Sarah Goodridge (1788–1853) was a pioneering American miniaturist whose exquisite portrait miniatures captured the likenesses of prominent figures during the early republic. Born on February 5 in Templeton, Massachusetts, as the sixth of nine children to farmer Ebenezer Goodridge and Beulah Childs, she displayed artistic talent from childhood despite limited resources. Largely self-taught, she ske...

Edward Appleton

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