Yeadon was a Charleston silversmith. The portrait, probably painted between 1790-1795, is striking in several respects, including the intense gaze, powdered hair, full eyelashes and colorful waistcoat. In addition, the lighting is dramatic.
Notes:
This text is adapted from Martha Severens "The Miniature Portrait Collection of the Carolina Art Association" published by the Carolina Art Association, 1984
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