Who created "Madame Eliza Jumel"?

Madame Eliza Jumel was created by Alexandre-Désiré Collette, 1814 - 1876 in c. 1852.

When was "Madame Eliza Jumel" created?

This artwork was created c. 1852.

Is "Madame Eliza Jumel" in the public domain?

Yes, Madame Eliza Jumel is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Madame Eliza Jumel

Alexandre-Désiré Collette, 1814 - 1876

c. 1852

Medium

Classification

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution

Accession Number

NPG.2004.9

Tags

VeilJewelryBroochEarringNecklaceEliza Brown Jumel: FemaleChairPortrait

Art Historical Context

Madame Eliza Jumel is a captivating mid-19th-century print by French engraver Alexandre-Dés Collette (18141876), created around 1852. Collette, renowned for his precise and elegant reproductive prints, captures the elegance of Eliza Brown Jumel one of New York City's most enigmatic and wealthy socialites. Born humble beginnings, Jumel rose to prominence through savvy business ventures in the rum trade and real estate, amassing a fortune that made her one of America's richest. Her scandalous 1833 marriage to former Vice President Aaron Burr further cemented her legendary status. In this intima...

Madame Eliza Jumel

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