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William Harvey Wells

1840
Watercolor on ivory
Overall: 9.4 cm (3 11/16 in.) Image: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)

Museum of Fine Arts

Boston, MA

 UnratedAnonymous
Portrait Of An Unidentified Woman

1831
Black ink, watercolor, and gouache on paper, laid on card
Overall: 2 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 7 x 8.9 cm )

New York Historical Society

New York, NY

notes
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
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Portrait Of A Lady (3)

1834
Watercolor on ivory in gold locket
2 5/8 x 2 1/16 in. (6.7 x 5.3 cm)

Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York, NY

 UnratedAnonymous
Portrait Of A Lady (2)

Watercolor on ivory in red leatherette case
3 1/16 x 2 5/16 in. (7.8 x 5.8 cm)

Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York, NY

 UnratedAnonymous
Portrait Of A Lady (1)

Watercolor on ivory
5 x 3 15/16 in. (12.8 x 10 cm)

Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York, NY

 UnratedAnonymous
Portrait Of A Lady

Watercolor on ivory
4 13/16 x 3 3/4 (12.2 x 9.4 cm)

Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York, NY

 UnratedAnonymous
Portrait Of A Gentleman (6)

1847
watercolor on ivory
image (oval): 2 3/16 x 1 13/16 in. (5.6 x 4.7 cm)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Washington, D.C.

notes
Moses B. Russells sitter adopts a casual pose, rather than appearing to be bolt upright, as is the case in so many miniature portraits. The young mans face is equally relaxed, conveying a sense of confidence and ease. The painter subtly emphasized the assertive character of his subject by revealing a boldly striped vest beneath a somber black coat.
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Portrait Of A Gentleman (5)

1842
watercolor on ivory
2 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. (6.4 x 5.3 cm) oval

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Washington, D.C.

notes
Moses B. Russell faithfully recorded the high cheekbones, huge gray eyes, and thick, wavy hair of this unidentified young man. As was the case of miniatures painted in this period, the painter gave all his effort to capturing the likeness of his sitter, subordinating the background and costume to the romanticized face.
UnratedAnonymous
Portrait Of A Gentleman (4)

1834
Watercolor on ivory in gilded copper case
2 5/8 x 2 1/16 in. (6.6 x 5.3 cm)

Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York, NY

 UnratedAnonymous
Portrait Of A Gentleman (3)

ca. 1834
Watercolor on ivory in gold locket
2 9/16 x 2 1/8 in. (6.5 x 5.4 cm)

Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York, NY

 UnratedAnonymous
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