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Presented are the most significant “Folk Paintings” acquisitions
to the collection since the publication of Expressions of Innocence and Eloquence.
 
Please click on the thumbnail images to view a more detailed photo and description.

Two sisters in blue dresses, Attributed to Mrs. Moses B. Russell (Clarissa Peters) (1809-1854)

Two Sisters

A young gentleman with blue eyes wearing a black coat, Attributed to Ira Chafee Goodell (1800-circa 1875)

Blue eyed gentleman

A young girl holding a sprigg of greenery,  Attributed to The Puffy Sleeve Artist

Puffy Sleeve Artist

Portrait of the reverend Ebenezer Gay

The Reverend

Brooch with miniature of sailing vessel flying the American flag

Brooch

Nathaniel Lamson portrait, Attributed to William Jennys (1774-1859)

Nathaniel Lamson

A standing little girl with candlestand, Attributed to J. Evans (active 1827-1850)

Little Girl

A young gentleman seated in a red armchair, Attributed to Erastus Salisbury Field (1805-1900)

Gentleman in a red armchair

Miniature portrait of Emma Pickering, Attributed to Mrs. Moses B. Russell (Clarissa Peters) (1809-1854)

Emma P. Pickering