Edward Livingston

Art

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Edward Livingston

Entry/Object ID

MP.88.16 a-b

Description

a. Three-quarter length miniature watercolor portrait on paper with glass cover; older man gazing to right: prominent nose; somewhat grim expression; brown hair tinged with grey; black waistcoat; white stock, white vest; background horizon, possibly blue mountains, rosy hue fades to grey. b. Hinged two-part brown leather case; two brass hinges on spine; two brass hook clasps and bow closings; green silk lining; portrait set into right side of case.

Artwork Details

Medium

glass, brass, Paper, Leather, silk, Glass, brass, paper, leather, silk

Subject Person or Organization

Edward Livingston

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Anson Dickinson

Attribution

Artist

Date made

circa 1827

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

MP.88.16

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case

Height

1 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Depth

4-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 x 3 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (2.5 x 8.9 x 10.8 cm)

Dimension Description

Painting

Width

3 in

Depth

3-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3 x 3 5/8 in. (7.6 x 9.2 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition noted for Winter Antiques Show: Flecks inside surface of glass in area of cravatte; gold-colored metallic foil raised at viewer's right side of glass; case warped and does not close easily enough to fasten latches; overall some minor wear to leather case, light scratches and wear at corners.

Notes

Overall Analysis: Conservation performed May 1993 by Katherine G. Eirk, 5523 Oak Place, Bethesda, MD 20817. Remarks: Details of condition: Loss on glass, mold growth evident on border of glass; leather case warped open.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Edward Livingston

Notes

Subject

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 14D