Name/Title
General Richard MontgomeryEntry/Object ID
MP.97.3 a-bDescription
a. Half-length portrait miniature of a man in military uniform, shown in profile from left side, on brownish-grey background. The man's coat is dark blue, with beige collar, cuffs and lapels, each lapel has eight buttonholes; there are two rows of gold-colored buttons running on both sides of the coat along the lapels; eight buttons are clearly visible on the left side; the left cuff is fastened with three buttons; the vest is of the same beige color as coat trim; it is fastened with six buttons; the epaulets are gold, with gold twisted fringe; the ruffled cravat is white; the man's light brown hair is held back with twisted locks of hair; his eyes (only left eye is seen) are grey. The background is unfinished. The miniature is painted on a thin oval piece of ivory and is mounted on a cardboard mat. There is also a rectangular wooden foundation and a bronze cover with oval opening and a decorative border around it in the storage box.
b. Wood and gesso gilt frame. The frame has sculptured decoration in Rococo style. In the upper part there is a broken pediment formed by c-scrolls, with two flowers under it. On the shoulders, which are formed by two flowering s-scrolls, there are two female heads. In the lower portion, there is a rocaille shell. There is a c-scroll and s-scroll decoration all over.Artwork Details
Medium
Ivory, cardboard, Watercolor, Bronze, Wood, Ivory, cardboard, watercolor, bronze, woodSubject Person or Organization
General Richard MontgomeryMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
UnknownAttribution
ArtistDate made
1775Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
On the wooden backing, very old inscription: "General Richard Montgomery"
On the foundation, there is also a brownish piece of paper with inscription written in black ink: "General Richard Montgomery".
On a separate piece of paper, typewritten: "12/31/84. This box contains two miniatures belonging to Delafield Mansion Corporation. One is stated to be of Judge Robert L. Livingston, Father of Chanc. Livingston, Janet L. Montgomery, et al./The other is believed to be of Gen. Richard Montgomery (died Dec. 31, 1755) of U. S. Army (ex-English army officer), husband of Janet L. Montgomery. Nothing is known of artist or general period when likely produced in either case. J. W. Delafield."Dimensions
Dimension Description
FrameHeight
8-3/4 inWidth
7 inDepth
1-1/4 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 8 3/4 x 7 x 1 1/4 in. (22.2 x 17.8 x 3.2 cm)Dimension Description
Ivory ovalHeight
3-7/8 inWidth
2-7/8 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 3 7/8 x 2 7/8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm)Dimension Description
MatHeight
5-3/8 inWidth
4-1/2 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 5 3/8 x 4 1/2 in. (13.7 x 11.4 cm)Condition
Notes
Remarks: Ivory curling at edges; ground/backing board worn and grey with bent corners at all edges; small tear at top corner; grey diagonal line from top right to ivory disk; generally rough around the edges and cut slightly irregularly.Notes
Remarks: Frame, glass, bronze mat/cover, ivory and wooden backing are all separated; object must be handled with great care.Notes
Remarks: The ivory is curling inward and therefore is getting detached from the mat. The mat is very dirty. The miniature is dirty and dusty as well. The frame is very dirty, dusty and crackled.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
General Richard MontgomeryNotes
SubjectGeneral Notes
Note Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 13DNote Type
DepartmentNote
Curatorial