Artwork Info: John Maunsell - Neoclassicism, neoclassical ideals

Preview

AR preview

Buy Print

Buy Hand Made Painting

Buy Image

Send

X-Ray

Discover John Ramage (1748-1802), the Irish American artist celebrated for his exquisite portrait miniatures, including the first official portrait of President George Washington! Explore his Loyalist history and artistic legacy.

The British general John Maunsell (1724-1795) sat for Ramage shortly after he and his American wife, Elizabeth Stillwell, had returned to New York State from voluntary exile in Ireland during the revolution. The engraved initials are of a later date and are for Ann Eliza Van Rensselaer, the donor"s great-grandmother.

About this artwork

Title: John Maunsell
Artist: John Ramage
Year: 1785
Original dimensions: 4.0 x 3.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Public domain
Movement: Neoclassicism
Creative period: Late 18th Century
Main color: Celadon
Keywords: elegant miniature , 18th century portrait , red military coat

John Maunsell

John Ramage (1748 – 1802)

About this artwork

QR Code

Rankings

Art History

Reproductions & Services

About

John Maunsell

John Ramage (1748 – 1802)

About this artwork

QR Code

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get 3 Free Art Suggestions

Not Sure Where to Start?