Watson Van Benthuysen II and Thomas Van Benthuysen 1834 - 1840
aramentadianthevail
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portrait
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natural stone pattern
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toned paper
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water colours
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dog
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boy
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handmade artwork painting
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oil painting
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tile art
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coffee painting
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underpainting
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painting painterly
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watercolor
"Watson Van Benthuysen II and Thomas Van Benthuysen" is a miniature portrait painted by American artist Aramenta Dianthe Vail in 1834-1840. The painting depicts two young brothers, Watson and Thomas, in a garden setting. The work is an example of 19th-century portraiture, with a focus on capturing the likeness and innocence of its subjects. The miniature is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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