Mrs. John Harrisson and Daughter

Art Historical Context

**Mrs. John Harrisson and Daughter**, painted around 1823 by Frederick W.hew, captures a tender moment between a mother and her young daughter in an intimate double portrait. This oil on canvas work, measuring 76.2 x 63.2 cm, reflects the early 19th-century American tradition of family portraiture, where affluent households commissioned paintings to preserve their likenesses and social standing. Mayhew, active during this period, contributed to a growing body of art that celebrated domestic life amid the young nation's expansion. Oil on canvas was the gold standard for such portraits, allowin...