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Lady with Forehead Curls and Muslin Cap
Probably by: Rufus Porter (American, 1792–1884)
Formerly known as: Unidentified artist, American, late 19th century
Formerly known as: Unidentified artist, American, late 19th century
1816–25
Medium/Technique
Graphite and watercolor on paper
Dimensions
Image: 8.9 x 6.7 cm (3 1/2 x 2 5/8 in.) oval
Sheet: 9.4 x 7.3 cm (3 11/16 x 2 7/8 in.)
Sheet: 9.4 x 7.3 cm (3 11/16 x 2 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Maxim Karolik for the M. and M. Karolik Collection of American Watercolors and Drawings, 1800–1875
Accession Number60.844
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsWatercolors
Catalogue Raisonné
Karolik cat. no 1071 (Folk artists)
DescriptionFolk art- portraits. Bust, profile to right, in ruffled cap with ruching and ribbon bows.
Probably by Rufus Porter
Probably by Rufus Porter
Provenance1960, gift of Maxim Karolik (b. 1893 - d. 1963), Newport, RI, to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 8, 1960)