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Portrait of a Gentleman

ca. 1835
Not on view
The unusual round shape of this portrait suggests that Agate painted it specifically for its distinctive watchcase-style case. The case bears the mark of Wilmarth, Moffat and Curtis, jewelers and watchmakers who operated in New York City from 1830 to 1834.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Portrait of a Gentleman
  • Artist: Alfred Thomas Agate (1812–1846)
  • Date: ca. 1835
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Watercolor on ivory
  • Dimensions: Diam. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
  • Credit Line: Maria DeWitt Jesup Fund, 1990
  • Object Number: 1990.20
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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