Portrait of a Girl
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Dimensions
2 3/4 x 2 3/16 in. (6.9 x 5.5 cm)
Classification
Painting, miniature
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Gloria Manney, 2006
Accession Number
2006.235.224
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About this artwork
"Portrait of a Girl" by Nathaniel Rogers (American) from 1787–1884 represents a significant artwork. Created in watercolor on ivory, this work demonstrates technical skill and artistic vision. The artwork reflects aesthetic values of its time, offering insight into artistic practices and cultural context. It demonstrates the evolution of artistic expression and technical methods during this period. Held in a major museum collection, this work serves as documentation of artistic traditions and re...
About the Artist
Nathaniel Rogers · 1788–1844
American, Bridgehampton, New York 1788–1844 Bridgehampton, New York