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Miniature Portrait

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1830-1840

GUSN

GUSN-47414

Description

Bust-lengthportrait of a boy with bushy brown hair, black coat, and a vest. In a frame with an oval mat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
paintings (visual works)
ivory (tooth component)
oil paint (paint)
Picture
Portrait
Portrait

Inscription

Penciled script on reverse, center (paper backing): ""William J. Valentine. F.R.G.S./ Aug. 3, 1817--Nov. 17, 1886/ Chivalier of the Legion of Honour/ Great-great grandson of/ John Valentine. Kings Advocate General/ and warden of King's chapel, who/ died Feb 1, 1724""

People and Organizations

William J. Valentine

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 1 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Diantha W. Marlowe

Accession Number

1967.2

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