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William Doyle — Portrait of John Clark

William Doyle

Portrait of John Clark

1814

Painted on ivory in the miniature portrait tradition, this watercolor demonstrates the continued popularity of portable portraiture in early America. Doyle's delicate brushwork and attention to costume detail exemplify the refined technique required for this intimate art form.

Medium
watercolor on ivory

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William Doyle, Portrait of John Clark, 1814

Painted on ivory in the miniature portrait tradition, this watercolor demonstrates the continued popularity of portable portraiture in early America. Doyle's delicate brushwork and attention to costume detail exemplify the refined technique required for this intimate art form.

Medium
watercolor on ivory
Year
1814
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Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Nineteenth Century, Classical, Subtle Color, Irish, Detailed, Man, Portrait, Watercolor On Ivory, Miniature, Figurative

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Cleveland Museum of Art