Who created "Mrs. Tredwell"?

Mrs. Tredwell was created by John Trumbull in 19th century.

When was "Mrs. Tredwell" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

What medium is "Mrs. Tredwell"?

Mrs. Tredwell is Painting-Miniature.

Is "Mrs. Tredwell" in the public domain?

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

Mrs. Tredwell

John Trumbull

19th century

Medium

Painting-Miniature

Classification

Painting-Miniature

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Mary Elizabeth Spencer

Accession Number

1999.27.50.2

Tags

hatbust

About this artwork

The portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Tredwell are double-sided. These miniatures are thought to be after John Trumbull, but not done by him. The husband is shown in an elegant maroon frock coat, black waistcoat and white cravat, while his wife is less formally dressed in a large frilled cap and lace shawl.

About the Artist

John Trumbull · 1756–1843

John Trumbull, born on June 6, 1756, in Lebanon, Connecticut, to prominent Puritan descendants, grew up in a politically influential family as the son of Jonathan Trumbull, Connecticut's governor from 1769 to 1784, and Faith Robinson Trumbull. His brothers included Joseph, the Continental Army's first commissary general, and Jonathan Jr., Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. A childhood a...

Mrs. Tredwell

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