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James Scouler, Portrait of a Woman, 1778, watercolor on ivory, sight: 1 5/16 x 1 1/8 in. (3.3 x 2.9 cm), framed: 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. (3.5 x 2.9 cm), Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Starr and the Starr Foundation, Inc., F58-60/136
James Scouler, Portrait of a Woman (verso), 1778, watercolor on ivory, sight: 1 5/16 x 1 1/8 in. (3.3 x 2.9 cm), framed: 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. (3.5 x 2.9 cm), Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Starr and the Starr Foundation, Inc., F58-60/136
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James Scouler, Portrait of a Woman, 1778

Artist James Scouler (Scottish, 1740–1812)
Title Portrait of a Woman
Object Date 1778
Medium Watercolor on ivory
Setting Gilt copper alloy bracelet clasp, converted to a locket
Dimensions Sight: 1 5/16 x 1 1/8 in. (3.3 x 2.9 cm)
Framed: 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. (3.5 x 2.9 cm)
Inscription Inscribed on recto, left margin: “Scouler 1778”
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Starr and the Starr Foundation, Inc., F58-60/136

doi: 10.37764/8322.5.1500

Scholarly research and commentary to be published in 2024.

 

James Scouler, Portrait of a Woman, 1778, watercolor on ivory, sight: 1 5/16 x 1 1/8 in. (3.3 x 2.9 cm), framed: 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. (3.5 x 2.9 cm), Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Starr and the Starr Foundation, Inc., F58-60/136
James Scouler, Portrait of a Woman (verso), 1778, watercolor on ivory, sight: 1 5/16 x 1 1/8 in. (3.3 x 2.9 cm), framed: 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. (3.5 x 2.9 cm), Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Starr and the Starr Foundation, Inc., F58-60/136
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