Welcome to the World of Mini History
By Murdy
Explore the fascinating realm of miniatures, dollhouses, and fashion dolls through the expert lens of an Art Historian. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of these decorative art forms, both from the past and the present.
Anna Claypoole Peale, Mary McKean Hoffman, 1825; watercolor on ivory 7x5.6 cm (23/4x2y4in.). Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Anna Claypoole Peale:
A Familial Legacy of American Portrait Miniatures
Anna Claypoole Peale had a career that lasted over 30 years and produced more than 160 documented portrait miniatures. These miniatures included two presidents, senators, an ambassador, scientists, theologians, and numerous individuals from the urban centers of Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore, Washington, and Richmond, Virginia. How did Anna become such a successful commission-based miniature portraitist? How was Anna’s artistic training treated differently from that of other women artists of the era? What was the extent of training she was allowed to pursue in the realm of anatomy? How did she use this training within her miniature portraits?
Check out this exploration of her biography and work.
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You can explore some History in Mini, articles, aka smaller pieces on art and history ,covering a wider range of subject matter.
Pedagogy Of Daughters
An Examination into the Female Contributions to the Education of Girls In Pre- & Post-Revolutionary France
A Little Synopsis
Hi, My name is Kaitlin R. Murdy. I am an Art Historian whose expertise lies in the interpretation of Miniatures, Dollhouses, and Fashion Dolls as forms of decorative art of the past and present. Allow me to share my knowledge and passion with you.
