Who created "Mrs. William Boswell Lamb (Margaret Stuart Kerr)"?

Mrs. William Boswell Lamb (Margaret Stuart Kerr) was created by Unidentified in ca. 1795.

When was "Mrs. William Boswell Lamb (Margaret Stuart Kerr)" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1795.

What medium is "Mrs. William Boswell Lamb (Margaret Stuart Kerr)"?

Mrs. William Boswell Lamb (Margaret Stuart Kerr) is Painting-Miniature.

Is "Mrs. William Boswell Lamb (Margaret Stuart Kerr)" in the public domain?

Yes, Mrs. William Boswell Lamb (Margaret Stuart Kerr) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Mrs. William Boswell Lamb (Margaret Stuart Kerr)

Unidentified

ca. 1795

Medium

Painting-Miniature

Classification

Painting-Miniature

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase

Accession Number

1980.126.5

Tags

bust

About this artwork

This miniature was probably painted to commemorate the 1794 marriage of William Boswell Lamb and Margaret Stuart Kerr. Mr. Lamb was an important political figure in Norfolk, Virginia, where he began his service as mayor in 1810. The coupleâs son, William Wilson Lamb, was also involved in politics and was known for hiding the cityâs silver mace beneath a fireplace hearth to protect it during the Civil War. The artist painted a vivid blue background to highlight the detailed costume of the eld...

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Mrs. William Boswell Lamb (Margaret Stuart Kerr)

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