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John Smart, Portrait of a Woman, 1781
Artist | John Smart (English, 1741–1811) |
Title | Portrait of a Woman |
Object Date | 1781 |
Medium | Watercolor on ivory |
Setting | Gilt copper alloy bracelet clasp, converted to a locket |
Dimensions | Overall: 1 5/8 x 1 5/16 in. (4.1 x 3.3 cm) |
Inscription | Inscribed on recto, lower right: “J.S. / 1781” |
Credit Line | Gift of the Starr Foundation, Inc., F65-41/22 |
doi: 10.37764/8322.5.1562
Scholarly research and commentary to be published in 2025.