American Artist: Walter Robertson

Portrait miniature by Walter Robertson an unknown Federalist era gentleman with powdered hair

Federalist Era Gentleman
with Powdered Hair

American
circa 1795
by Walter Robertson (ca. 1750-1801/1802)

2 5/16 x 2 7/8 inches (sight)

watercolor on ivory; housed in a gilt metal case with bright cut engraving
to the reverse, and plaited hair in a compartment to the reverse