Elijah Boardman

1787·Watercolor on ivory·2 x 1 3/8 in. (5.2 x 3.5 cm)

Gift of H. Bradford Smith, in memory of his mother, Lillie Wright Smith, and her sisters, Catharine Wright and Mary Wright Godcharles, and in honor of his aunt, Cornelia Wright Aldridge, 1989

Catalogue

Year: 1787
Medium: Watercolor on ivory
Dimensions: 2 x 1 3/8 in. (5.2 x 3.5 cm)
Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Artist: John Ramage

Artist

John Ramage

Painting

John Ramage was an Irish American artist, goldsmith, patroller, and second lieutenant. He was best known for painting portrait miniatures, and the first artist to paint a portrait of George Washington after he assumed office as the first President of the United States.

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