American Artist: Hugh Bridport

Portrait iniature by Hugh Bridport of an unknown Jacksonian era gentleman

Jacksonian Era Gentleman

American
circa 1835
by Hugh Bridport (1794-1870)
(signed obverse, lower right edge, "Bridport")

2 1/8 x 2 5/8 inches (sight)

watercolor on ivory; housed under glass in a gilt
metal case with a cast foliate border and bail