Mary Pritchett

Mary Pritchett

Unidentified Artist 
Maine
1800–1810 
Watercolor on board 87.4.2
Friends of the Museum Purchase

The placement of portraits was just as important as what was depicted in them. Silhouettes and smaller portraits, such as this miniature portrait of Mary Pritchett, were viewed as more personal or intimate pieces and, therefore, were hung in private spaces such as bedchambers.