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Portrait of Lydia Watson, wife of Col. Watson. Age, 55 .
Attributed to: Rufus Porter (American, 1792–1884)
Formerly attributed to: Unidentified artist, American, 19th century
Formerly attributed to: Unidentified artist, American, 19th century
1833
Medium/Technique
Graphite and watercolor on paper
Dimensions
Sheet: 10.2 x 8.1 cm (4 x 3 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Maxim Karolik for the M. and M. Karolik Collection of American Watercolors and Drawings, 1800–1875
Accession Number51.2509
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsWatercolors
Catalogue Raisonné
Karolik cat. no 1090 (Folk artists)
DescriptionFolk art- portraits. Companion piece with no. 1089. Bust , facing, in cap with ribbon bow and pleating.
Marks
Watermark: J Whatman, turkey Mills
InscriptionsOn back of frame: 1833 age 55 yrs. wife of Col. j.W. Watson Princeton, Mass.
Provenance1951, gift of Maxim Karolik (b. 1893 - d. 1963), Newport, RI, to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 8, 1951)