American Artist: Nathaniel Rogers

Jacksonian Era Lady Depicted with
an Ocher-Colored Background

American
circa 1825
by Nathaniel Rogers (1787-1844)

2 1/4 x 3 inches (sight)

watercolor on ivory; housed under glass in a
later (circa 1890) pendant-style case made of brass

A view of the portrait outside its case, allowing its colors and
brush strokes to be seen more clearly without the distortion or
reflection that is often caused by the glass lens of a miniature's case
(Click + symbol above for an enlarged view)

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

Jacksonian Era Gentleman
with Long Sideburns

Jacksonian Era Gentleman
with the Initials "J H"

Early American Gentleman
Seated in a Bamboo Chair
and Depicted with a Sky Background