American Artist: Moses B. Russell

Jacksonian Era Gentleman

American
circa 1845
by Moses B. Russell (1809-1884)

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

watercolor on ivory; housed under glass in a hinged, leather-bound case
(missing front cover) , made by Smith's of No. 2 Milk St., Boston, with an ormolu mat

View of the backing paper that appears to the reverse of the portrait,
inscribed by Russell, "Paper to remain". Russell often inscribed this note
to the backing paper of his portraits; and it's presence aids in attributions
when the portrait itself lacks a signature. Click (+) to see a larger image.

Other portraits in the Tormey-Holder Collection by Moses B. Russell
(click photo for larger view and additional information):

Jacksonian Era Gentleman
with Wavy Hair and Long Sideburns