Who created "Mr. Lawrence of Boston"?

Mr. Lawrence of Boston was created by Edward Greene Malbone in 1803.

What medium is "Mr. Lawrence of Boston"?

Mr. Lawrence of Boston is Painting-Miniature.

Is "Mr. Lawrence of Boston" in the public domain?

Yes, Mr. Lawrence of Boston is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Mr. Lawrence of Boston

Edward Greene Malbone

1803

Medium

Painting-Miniature

Classification

Painting-Miniature

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly

Accession Number

1929.6.71

Tags

Massachusettsbust

About this artwork

According to Edward Malboneâs account book, he painted Lawrence in December 1803, and was paid seventy dollars for his efforts on Christmas Day.

Art Historical Context

Behold the exquisite miniature portrait *Mr. Lawrence of Boston by Edward Greene Malbone crafted in December 1803. This bust-length depiction captures the refined likeness of a Massachusetts gentleman during America's early Federal period, a when portraiture celebrated emerging identity and personal prestige. Malbone, a of the miniature form, meticulously rendered this work—likely in watercolor on ivory, the era's favored medium for such intimate gems. These tiny treasures, small enough to wear as jewelry or cherish privately, were commissioned by the elite as symbols of status and sentiment....

About the Artist

Edward Greene Malbone · 1777–1807

1777–1807

Mr. Lawrence of Boston

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