John Lyde (or Lide) Wilson

Artist: Field, Robert
Date: 1803

The portrait of Wilson is typical of Field's work, with the figure placed high, with the fine brushstrokes defining the features, and clear stippling in the background.

Notes:

This text is adapted from Martha Severens "The Miniature Portrait Collection of the Carolina Art Association" published by the Carolina Art Association, 1984



  • Artist's Dates: 1770 - 1819
  • Artist's Nationality: American
  • Medium: Watercolor
  • Support: Ivory
  • Dimensions: 3 In X 2 1/4 Inches
  • Sitter's Dates: 1784-1849
  • Signature: R. F. 1803
  • Signature Location: bottom right
  • Credit: Gift of Margaret Haswell in Memory of Charlotte Alston (youngest daughter of William Alston of Clifton by his first wife and great-great-grandmother of the donor)
  • Period: 19th century
  • Accession Number: 1983.005
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