Evelyn Byrd
n.d.
Medium
Painting
Classification
Painting
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Florence R. Perry
Accession Number
1981.172.37
Tags
Art Historical Context
Behold the elegant portrait *Evelyn Byrd*, a captivating painting from the Smithsonian American Art Museum collection. Created by an unidentified artist and, this work captures the poised likeness of its female subject, Evelyn Byrd, the timeless tradition of portraiture. Donated as a gift from Mrs. Florence R., it reflects the personal stories preserved through such generous contributions to public collections. In American art, portraits like this one served as more than mere likenesses—they were windows into identity, status, and daily life. Though the artist's techniques remain a mystery, t...
About the Artist
Unidentified ( ) · –