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          Sarah Goodridge Most Popular Paintings

          The 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

          Edition 2026 · 24 artworks Each artwork painted to order
          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Sarah Goodridge · 1788 – 1853

          Mrs. George Ingersoll (Martha Goldthwaite) by Sarah Goodridge, 1820

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #1: Mrs. George Ingersoll (Martha Goldthwaite)
          1820 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 7.9 x 6.1cm

          This elegant 1820 miniature by Sarah Goodridge captures a woman in fine lace. Discover the timeless beauty of this exquisite portrait today.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 1 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Portrait of a Lady – hand-painted oil reproduction by Sarah Goodridge

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #2: Portrait of a Lady
          1820 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 8 x 6 cm

          Admire Sarah Goodridge’s exquisite 1820 ‘Portrait of a Lady.’ Ivory painting miniature, capturing New England society with delicate detail. Hand-painted reproduction available.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 2 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Elizabeth Greenleaf Parsons (1758-1829) by Sarah Goodridge, 1820

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #3: Elizabeth Greenleaf Parsons (1758-1829)
          1820 · Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge · original 7.6 x 6.3cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 3 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Sarah Goodridge, Gilbert Stuart (1827)

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          1827 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 5 x 4 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 4 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Sarah Goodridge: Emily Appleton

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #5: Emily Appleton
          1844 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 4 x 3 cm

          Sarah Goodridge’s ‘Emily Appleton’ (1844) is a stunning 19th-century American watercolor miniature. Explore its intricate detail & delicate ivory technique – a timeless piece of art.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 5 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Grenville Mellen (1799-1841) (1820)

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #6: Grenville Mellen (1799-1841)
          1820 · Mead Art Museum, Amherst
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 6 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Sarah Goodridge: Georgina Gardner Lee

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #7: Georgina Gardner Lee
          1820
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 7 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Sarah Goodridge: Portrait of a Gentleman

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #8: Portrait of a Gentleman
          1821 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 7 x 6 cm

          Elegant 1821 portrait by Sarah Goodridge featuring a gentleman in classical style. Oil on canvas, ornate frame – a captivating miniature of early American society.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 8 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Mrs. John Watson (Matilda) – hand-painted oil reproduction by Sarah Goodridge

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #9: Mrs. John Watson (Matilda)
          1825 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 8 x 6 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 9 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Edward Appleton by Sarah Goodridge

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #10: Edward Appleton
          1835 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 9 x 8 cm

          1835 portrait by Sarah Goodridge featuring Edward Appleton. Delicate watercolor miniature showcasing 19th-century New England society & formal attire. #art #miniature #portrait

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 10 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Gilbert Stuart – hand-painted oil reproduction by Sarah Goodridge

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #11: Gilbert Stuart
          1825 · original 8 x 7 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 11 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Betsy Goodridge, Sarah Goodridge

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #12: Betsy Goodridge
          1840 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 9 x 7 cm

          1840 miniature portrait by Sarah Goodridge of Betsy Goodridge. Neoclassical style, intricate detail & rich dark tones. A rare glimpse into 19th-century New England society.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 12 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Self Portrait – hand-painted oil reproduction by Sarah Goodridge

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #13: Self Portrait
          1825 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 8 x 7 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 13 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Portrait of James Sayville of Lexington, Kentucky

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #14: Portrait of James Sayville of Lexington, Kentucky
          Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, Providence · original 6.3 x 5.1cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 14 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Sarah Goodridge: Beulah Appleton

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #15: Beulah Appleton
          1840 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 7 x 6 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 15 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Chief Justice Theophilus Parsons – hand-painted oil reproduction by Sarah Goodridge

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #16: Chief Justice Theophilus Parsons
          1820 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 7 x 5 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 16 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Beauty Revealed, Sarah Goodridge

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #17: Beauty Revealed
          1828 · original 7 x 8 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 17 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Portrait of a Lady – hand-painted oil reproduction

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #18: Portrait of a Lady
          1830 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 10 x 7 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 18 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Edward Blake Parkman by Sarah Goodridge, 1825

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #19: Edward Blake Parkman
          1825 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 10 x 7 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 19 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Gilbert Stuart – hand-painted oil reproduction

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #20: Gilbert Stuart
          1825 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 9 x 7 cm
          Technique
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          No. 20 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Mrs. George Ingersoll (Martha Goldthwaite) by Sarah Goodridge, 1820

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #21: Mrs. George Ingersoll (Martha Goldthwaite)
          1820 · original 8 x 6 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 21 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Sarah Goodridge: Portrait of a Gentleman

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #22: Portrait of a Gentleman
          1825 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 8 x 6 cm
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 22 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Beauty Revealed by Sarah Goodridge

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #23: Beauty Revealed
          1828 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 7 x 8 cm
          Technique
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          No. 23 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Sarah Goodridge: A Lady

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          Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati · original 7.9 x 6.4cm
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          The artist

          Sarah Goodridge

          1788 – 1853

          Portrait of Sarah Goodridge
          Quick facts
          • Typical colorsearthy, neutrals
          • Born1788, Templeton, United States
          • Top-ranked workMrs. George Ingersoll (Martha Goldthwaite)
          • Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
          • Topics exploredportrait, miniature, new england, american art, 19th century
          • Art period19th Century
          • Movementsneoclassicism
          • Lifespan65 years
          Biography

          A Legacy Etched in Ivory: The Life of Sarah Goodridge

          In the quiet, industrious landscape of early nineteenth-century New England, a singular talent emerged from the shadows of economic hardship to redefine the intimacy of American portraiture. Sarah Goodridge (1788–1853) was not merely a painter; she was a pioneer who navigated the rigid social constraints of her era to become one of the most accomplished miniaturists of her time. Born in Templeton, Massachusetts, Goodridge’s journey began far from the prestigious studios of Boston. Her early years were defined by a profound lack of formal resources, yet it was within this scarcity that her artistic spirit first took root. Legend tells us that she practiced her craft on the most humble of canvases—scraps of birch bark—demonstrating an innate ability to find beauty and form in the natural world around her.

          As she matured, Goodridge’s raw talent caught the attention of the artistic elite, leading her to the vibrant cultural hub of Boston. It was here that she encountered the legendary Gilbert Stuart, a titan of American portraiture. The relationship between the mentor and the protégé became a cornerstone of her professional development. Stuart did not merely offer technical guidance; he provided the validation necessary for a woman of her background to enter a competitive, male-dominated field. Their connection was so profound that Goodridge produced a portrait of Stuart himself—a work so strikingly accurate that the master famously regarded it as the only true representation of his own likeness. This achievement served as a powerful testament to her precision and her ability to capture the very essence of her subjects.

          Mastery of the Miniature and Technical Brilliance

          The true magic of Goodridge’s work lies in her mastery of ivory painting, a medium that requires an almost superhuman level of patience and delicacy. Unlike larger oil paintings, the miniature format demands a meticulous approach to light and texture. Working on thin wafers of ivory, Goodridge learned to manipulate translucent layers of pigment to create a lifelike glow, making the skin of her subjects appear as though it were illuminated from within. This technique allowed her to capture the subtle nuances of New England society, rendering everything from the soft lace of a collar to the soulful depth of an eye with breathtaking clarity.

          Her repertoire of works, such as the hauntingly beautiful Emily Appleton (1844) and the elegant Portrait of a Lady (1820), showcases her ability to blend technical rigor with emotional resonance. Her art was characterized by:

          • Intimacy: Creating small-scale treasures designed for personal connection and private viewing.
          • Precision: An unwavering commitment to anatomical accuracy and fine detail.
          • Luminosity: The skillful use of the ivory substrate to achieve a natural, radiant complexion in her subjects.

          Historical Significance and Enduring Influence

          Beyond the aesthetic beauty of her miniatures, Sarah Goodridge holds a vital place in the historical narrative of American art. As one of the first African American artists to gain recognition within the predominantly white artistic circles of the nineteenth century, her success was a quiet but radical defiance of the racial and gendered boundaries of her time. She navigated a landscape of systemic limitations with a grace that allowed her talent to speak louder than the prejudices of the age.

          Today, Goodridge’s legacy is preserved not just in museums, but in the way we understand the evolution of American identity. Her portraits serve as windows into the social fabric of early America, capturing the faces of a generation with an intimacy that larger-scale works often lack. Through her dedication to her craft and her ability to transform humble beginnings into a distinguished career, Sarah Goodridge remains a luminous figure in the history of American portraiture, reminding us that true artistry can flourish even in the most delicate of mediums.

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          The Subject Atlas of Sarah Goodridge is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.

          By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026
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