American Artist: Elkanah Tisdale

Young, Federalist Era Gentleman

American
circa 1794
by Elkanah Tisdale (1768-1835)

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

watercolor on ivory; housed under glass in a gold case, with a
glazed compartment to the reverse containing plaited hair

Other portraits in the Tormey-Holder Collection by Elkanah Tisdale
(click photo for larger view and additional information):

Sarah Scoville née Eliot (Mrs. John Scoville;
1772-1852), of Albany New York

Federalist Era American Lady
Holding a Baby in Her Arms

Federalist Era Gentleman
with Powdered Hair

Early Nineteenth Century American Gentleman