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John RamageWW-1789-058995
Catalogue
- Year
- 1789
- Medium
- watercolor on ivory
- Dimensions
- 1 5/8 x 1 1/4 in. (4.2 x 3.2 cm) oval
- Collection
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Artist
- John Ramage
Artist
John Ramage
Painting
John Ramage was an Irish American artist, goldsmith, patroller, and second lieutenant. He was best known for painting portrait miniatures, and the first artist to paint a portrait of George Washington after he assumed office as the first President of the United States.
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- John Ramage
- Year
- 1789
- Medium
- watercolor on ivory
- Dimensions
- 1 5/8 x 1 1/4 in. (4.2 x 3.2 cm) oval
- Watts ID
- WW-1789-058995
Source
- Collection
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Source
- smithsonian
- Reference
- View at source
- Status
- verified