American Artist: Abraham Parsell

Jacksonian Era Gentleman Wearing
a Navy Blue Coat over a Peach-Colored Waistcoat

American
circa 1825
by Abraham Parsell (1791-1856)

1 3/4 x 2 1/16 inches (sight)

watercolor on ivory; housed under glass in a gilt metal case with
a cast foliate border and bail, and a glazed compartment
to the reverse containing a lock of hair

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

Jacksonian Era Gentleman, Seated
in a Chair and Holding a Book

Young, Jacksonian Era Girl, Holding
Toy Bells and a Sprig of Flowers

Jacksonian Era Gentleman, Depicted
with a Dramatic Sky Background