Mrs. Daniel Strobel, Jr. (Anna Church Strobel) and Her Son, George
ca. 1799
Medium
Probably Conté crayon on off-white wove paper
Dimensions
8 3/16 x 6 1/4 in. (20.8 x 15.9 cm)
Classification
Drawing
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Ella Church Strobell, 1917
Accession Number
17.134.3
Tags
Art Historical Context
In the late 18th century, American artist John Vanderlyn captured a tender moment between Mrs. Daniel Strobel,. (Anna Church Stro) and her young son, George, in this intimate portrait dated around 1799. Vanderlyn, an emerging Neoclassical painter known for his precise draftsmanship, created this work during a pivotal time in early American art, as the young nation sought to establish its own cultural identity post-Revolution. The small scale—measuring just 8 3/16 x 6 1/4 inches—suggests it was a personal sketch or preparatory drawing, offering a glimpse into private family life amid the formal...
About the Artist
John Vanderlyn · 1775–1852
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