Mrs. William Crick (Juliette Knight)
ca. 1835
Medium
Painting-Miniature
Classification
Painting-Miniature
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. William Knight Crick
Accession Number
1931.5.2
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About this artwork
An ornate frame borders this portrait of Mrs. William Crick (Juliette Knight). The artist paid particular attention to the ladyâs intricately styled hair, fashionably large sleeves, and elaborate drop earring. Her confident gaze reflects her wealth and position in society.
Art Historical Context
Step into the elegant world of 1830s American portraiture with this exquisite miniature painting of *Mrs. William Crick (Juliette Knight)*, created around 1835 by an unidentified artist. Miniatures like this one were cherished personal treasures—small-scale works, often on ivory, designed for intimate display in ornate frames or as jewelry. Housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum through a generous gift from Mrs. William Knight Crick, this bust-length portrait captures the refined essence of high society. Notice the artist's meticulous attention to Juliette's intricately styled hair, fa...
About the Artist
Unidentified ( ) · –