Mrs. George Ingersoll (Martha Goldthwaite) 1817 - 1820

"Mrs. George Ingersoll (Martha Goldthwaite)" is a miniature portrait on ivory created by Sarah Goodridge between 1817 and 1820. The artwork, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts Martha Goldthwaite Ingersoll in a simple yet elegant pose, wearing a black dress with a white lace collar and a white cap. Goodridge was a prominent American miniaturist known for her delicate brushwork and ability to capture likeness. This portrait, like many of her works, exemplifies her skills in portraying the sitter with sensitivity and detail, creating a lasting visual record of an individual from the early 19th century.