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John Smart, Portrait of Charlotte Porcher, 1787
Artist | John Smart (English, 1741–1811) |
Title | Portrait of Charlotte Porcher |
Object Date | 1787 |
Medium | Watercolor on ivory |
Setting | Gilt copper alloy case with brightwork, hair reserve and monogram |
Dimensions | Overall: 2 1/4 x 1 5/8 in. (5.7 x 4.1 cm) |
Inscription |
Inscribed on recto, lower left: “J.S. / 1787 / I”
Inscribed with monogram on case verso: “CP” |
Credit Line | Gift of the Starr Foundation, Inc., F65-41/28 |
doi: 10.37764/8322.5.1581
Scholarly research and commentary to be published in 2025.