Who created "Rev. Christopher Edwards Gadsden"?

Rev. Christopher Edwards Gadsden was created by Charles Fraser in 1819.

What medium is "Rev. Christopher Edwards Gadsden"?

Rev. Christopher Edwards Gadsden is Watercolor on ivory.

Is "Rev. Christopher Edwards Gadsden" in the public domain?

Yes, Rev. Christopher Edwards Gadsden is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Rev. Christopher Edwards Gadsden

Charles Fraser

1819

Medium

Watercolor on ivory

Dimensions

4 5/16 x 3 1/2 in. (11 x 8.9 cm)

Classification

Painting, miniature

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Alfred N. Punnett Endowment Fund, 1928

Accession Number

28.209.2

Tags

MenPortraits

Art Historical Context

This delicate watercolor miniature on, titled *Rev. Christopher Edwards Gadsden*, captures the dignified likeness of a prominent American clergyman in 1819. Painted by Charles Fraser, a master miniaturist of the early American Republic, it exemplifies the intimate portrait tradition popular among the elite. Fraser, based in Charleston, South Carolina was renowned for his precise renditions of notable figures, blending European influences with a distinctly American sensibility during a time of national identity formation post-Revolution. The medium—watercolor on ivory key to its charm and hist...

Rev. Christopher Edwards Gadsden

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