Mary Thayer Holden (1805) by Thomas Young, hand-painted oil painting reproduction by a master artist
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Mary Thayer Holden Hand-painted oil painting reproduction

Dimensions
7.0 x 6.0cm

This delicate 1805 watercolor miniature by Thomas Young captures a soft, ethereal portrait. Discover this intimate masterpiece today.

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Total Price

$ 272

Mary Thayer Holden

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Total Price

$ 272

Quick Facts

  • Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.
  • Dimensions: 7.0 x 5.9 cm
  • Artistic style: Neoclassical/Romantic miniature painting
  • Medium: watercolor on ivory
  • Notable elements or techniques: Monogrammed initials on reverse

Art Quiz

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
What is the medium used for this portrait miniature?
Question 2:
Who is the subject of the portrait?
Question 3:
In what year was this artwork created?
Question 4:
Where is this artwork currently located?
Question 5:
What is the shape of the portrait?

A Glimpse Through Ivory

A pale oval holds a face of soft, muted light. Mary Thayer Holden gazes outward, her expression a quiet stillness that meets the viewer with calm. She is framed by the delicate architecture of her own hair, a crown of brownish-blonde curls that catch the light in tight, textured waves. A single pink rosebud rests against the white ruffles of her neckline, a small, fleshy punctuation of color against the creamy expanse of her garment. The background is a hazy, neutral void of grey and beige, pushing her features forward into a soft-focus intimacy.

The artist, Thomas Young, worked with a precision that defies the small scale of the ivory. Every stroke is a whisper of color, building the smoothness of her complexion through subtle modeling. The light is diffused, falling across her face without the intrusion of harsh shadows, leaving only the gentle contours of her neck and cheek. It is a portrait of a moment caught in a translucent, velvety stillness.

The Details of a Life

The miniature contains secrets held within its very structure and the materials used to bind the image to reality. To look closely is to see the hand of the maker in the finest details:

  • The medium of watercolor on ivory, creating a luminous, skin-like depth.
  • The monogrammed initials "MH" rendered in gold over hairwork on the reverse.
  • The oval format, measuring 2 3⁄4x 2 3⁄8in. (7.0 x 5.9 cm).

This small object was more than a likeness; it was a tether to a person. As the wife of Captain John Pierce, who served in the artillery at Beaver County, Pennsylvania, Mary Thayer Holden remains preserved in this delicate, painted shell. The gold monogramming on the back suggests a private, tactile connection, a piece of jewelry meant to be held close to the heart.

A Quiet Presence

The year 1805 marks the era of this portrait, a time of Neoclassical restraint and Romantic softness. There is no grand movement here, only the quietude of a woman's presence. The colors—creamy whites, soft pinks, and subtle flesh tones—do not shout; they hum. The work exists in the space between a memory and a physical object, a small, oval window into a life lived in the early nineteenth century. The light fades into the beige background, leaving only the steady gaze of the sitter.

Questions & Answers

What technique was used for "Mary Thayer Holden", and when was it created?

The medium of "Mary Thayer Holden" by Thomas Young is watercolor, and the work is dated 1805.

What mood would "Mary Thayer Holden" bring to a space?

The ethereal atmosphere of "Mary Thayer Holden" by Thomas Young matches its recommended space: a bedroom.

What is the format of "Mary Thayer Holden"?

The format of "Mary Thayer Holden" is portrait. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.


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