Robert Macomb

Neoclassicism
1806
10.0 x 8.0 cm

Edward Greene Malbone (1777 – 1807)

Discover Edward Greene Malbone, a 19th-century American miniaturist & painter. Explore his evocative portraits & influence on artists like Fraser & Jarvis.

The sitter (1783-1832) was the lawyer and civic leader in New York City for whom Macomb"s Dam across the Harlem River was named. This portrait is thought to date from the time of his marriage to Mary Cornell Pell.

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About this artwork

Title: Robert Macomb
Artist: Edward Greene Malbone
Year: 1806
Original dimensions: 10.0 x 8.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Public domain
Movement: Neoclassicism
Corpus context: neoclassical portraiture , documenting prominent figures
Keywords: dark blue portrait colors , mary cornell pell portrai , robert macomb portrait
Perceived brightness: brilliant