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Source Description
The son of a miniaturist, Baker spent almost his whole life in New York City, except for a trip to Italy in around 1846. He studied at the National Academy of Design. He was one of the most sought after portraitists of his time, but also painted ideal pieces, such as "Love at First Sight," and "The May Queen" (present location unknown). The Walters Art Museum owns 8 works by this artist; his works can also be found at the Brooklyn Museum of Art.
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Document identity
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8736
label
Portrait of a Lady (the Artist's Daughter)
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drawing
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normalized
title
Portrait of a Lady (the Artist's Daughter)
description
The son of a miniaturist, Baker spent almost his whole life in New York City, except for a trip to Italy in around 1846. He studied at the National Academy of Design. He was one of the most sought after portraitists of his time, but also painted ideal pieces, such as "Love at First Sight," and "The May Queen" (present location unknown). The Walters Art Museum owns 8 works by this artist; his works can also be found at the Brooklyn Museum of Art.
provenance
William T. Walters, Baltimore, prior to 1884, by purchase [from the artist]; Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1894, by inheritance; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
1873
citationUrl
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CC0
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en
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Painting & Drawing
oil paintings (visual works)
portraits
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8
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import
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cm
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68.5
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56
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H: 26 15/16 x W: 22 1/16 in. (68.5 x 56 cm)
Source extras
inscriptions
[Signature] At left: G.A.Baker; [Date] At left: 1873
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oil on canvas
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4986
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3300
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