Who created "Portrait of a Lady"?

Portrait of a Lady was created by Robert Field in ca. 1800.

When was "Portrait of a Lady" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1800.

What medium is "Portrait of a Lady"?

Portrait of a Lady is Watercolor on ivory.

Is "Portrait of a Lady" in the public domain?

Yes, Portrait of a Lady is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Portrait of a Lady

Robert Field

ca. 1800

Medium

Watercolor on ivory

Dimensions

3 5/16 x 2 11/16 in. (8.4 x 6.8 cm)

Classification

Painting, miniature

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Dale T. Johnson Fund, 2006

Accession Number

2006.235.67

Tags

PortraitsWomen

Art Historical Context

Step into the refined world of early American portraiture with *Portrait of a Lady* Robert Field, created around 1800. This watercolor on ivory miniature, measuring just 3 5/16 x 2 11/16 inches, captures the elegance of a woman from the Federal era. Housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing, it reflects the cultural sophistication of post-Revolutionary America, where such intimate likenesses served as cherished personal keepsakes. Field, a skilled miniaturist trained in England before working in Philadelphia and Baltimore, excelled in this delicate medium. Watercolor on ivory a...

Portrait of a Lady

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