American Artist: Carl Weinedel

Early Nineteenth Century Gentleman
Depicted with a Sky Background

American
dated 1822
by Carl Weinedel (ca. 1794-1845)

(Signed, lower left, "Weinedel / 1822".)

2 x 2 1/2 inches (sight)

watercolor on ivory; housed under glass in a gold case

It is believed that notes likely exist on the portrait's
backing paper, perhaps identifying the subject or the location of
where he was painted, but the case's glass lens is burnished in place
with gold, making it difficult to open without causing damage.

Other portraits in the Tormey-Holder Collection by Carl Weinedel
(click photos for larger views and additional information):

Early Nineteenth Century Gentleman
of Staunton, Virginia