Portrait of a Polynesian Lady

Alfred Thomas Agate (American, 1812–1846)

1842

Medium/Technique Watercolor on paper

Dimensions Sheet: 19.7 x 16.5 cm (7 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Maxim Karolik for the M. and M. Karolik Collection of American Watercolors and Drawings, 1800–1875

Accession Number51.2494

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsWatercolors

Catalogue Raisonné Karolik (1962) cat. 61

DescriptionBust, facing. Low-necked, embroided white dress; beaded chain with miniature; high comb.

InscriptionsInscription lower left: A. T. Agate del / 1842

ProvenanceMaxim Karolik, Newport; Gift to MFA November 8, 1951