The Thompson Children
Carlin painted three miniatures in 1846 on commission for a David Thompson: one of Mr. Thompson, one of his wife and two daughters, and the present painting of his three sons and daughter. Carlin recorded that he received $60 in January 1846 for four children "in one group" and named the children: Gardiner, David, Charles, and Mary.
Artwork Details
- Title: The Thompson Children
- Artist: John Carlin (American, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1813–1891 New York)
- Date: 1846
- Culture: American
- Medium: Watercolor on ivory
- Dimensions: 4 5/16 x 3 9/16 in. (11 x 9 cm)
- Credit Line: Morris K. Jesup and Maria DeWitt Jesup Funds, 1979
- Object Number: 1979.188
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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