Watson Van Benthuysen II and Thomas Van Benthuysen
ca. 1837
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Dimensions
Sight: 4 5/8 x 3 11/16 in. (11.7 x 9.4 cm) Framed: 10 9/16 x 9 9/16 x 2 1/4 in. (26.8 x 24.3 x 5.7 cm)
Classification
Painting, miniature
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Dale T. Johnson Fund, 2005
Accession Number
2005.175
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About this artwork
"Watson Van Benthuysen II and Thomas Van Benthuysen" by Aramenta Dianthe Vail (American) from ca. 1837 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 documen...
About the Artist
Aramenta Dianthe Vail · 1820–1888
1820–1888