Who created "George Bethune"?

George Bethune was created by Edward Greene Malbone in ca. 1800.

When was "George Bethune" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1800.

What medium is "George Bethune"?

George Bethune is Watercolor on ivory.

Is "George Bethune" in the public domain?

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

George Bethune

Edward Greene Malbone

ca. 1800

Medium

Watercolor on ivory

Dimensions

3 1/8 x 2 7/16 in. (7.8 x 6.2 cm)

Classification

Painting, miniature

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Gloria Manney, 2006

Accession Number

2006.235.102

Tags

MenPortraits

Art Historical Context

This exquisite watercolor miniature on ivory, titled *George Bethune*, captures refined likeness of its subject around 1800. Painted Edward Greene Malbone (1777–1807), a master of the form and one of America's premier miniaturists, the portrait measures a mere 3 1/ x 2 7/16 inches—perfectly sized for a locket or brooch. Malbone's skill shines in the subtle layering of translucent pigments on ivory, producing a luminous, lifelike glow that brings the sitter's thoughtful gaze to life. In the Federal period, following the American Revolution, miniatures like this were cherished personal treasure...

About the Artist

Edward Greene Malbone · 1777–1807

1777–1807

George Bethune

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