James Norris
Unidentified
19th century
Medium
Painting-Miniature
Classification
Painting-Miniature
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Mary Elizabeth Spencer
Accession Number
1999.27.39
Tags
bust
About this artwork
Although this miniature was attributed to Sarah Miriam Peale, questions have been raised as to whether another miniaturist painted this portrait. James Norris is reputed to have lived in Philadelphia, a popular destination for many painters of miniatures.
About the Artist
Unidentified ( ) · –