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Alexander Gould, Sr

Description

Miniature portrait of Alexander Gould, Sr (c. 1779 – 1859), who is pictured wearing a black coat and stock with a white shirt. He has light brown hair and looks at the viewer as he sits facing toward the left of the composition. The image has a plain gray background. Braided hair is encased and visible on the verso.

Creator

Date

circa 1800-1825

Materials

Watercolor on ivory

Dimensions

2.625 H x 2.25 W inches

Object ID

1968.61.5

Resource ID

13453

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Layton Rogers Colburn

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

This digital image is made available here for private study, scholarship, and research. Commercial and other uses are prohibited without the permission of the Maryland Center for History and Culture. For more information, visit the MCHC’s Reproductions and Permissions web page.