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Portrait of a Gentleman

Nathaniel Rogers, born Bridgehampton, NY 1788-died Bridgehampton, NY 1844

Purchased as a pair, these miniatures are housed in identical frames. Although couples often had matching frames made for their miniatures, later owners sometimes changed frames to reflect more up-to-date tastes. We cannot assume that these sitters are related without knowing more about who they might be, based on the identities of previous owners.

Date

ca. 1830

Type

Painting-Miniature

Medium

watercolor on ivory

Department

SAAM

Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Object number

saam_1975.60.1

Credit

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase