Mrs. Oswald John Cammann (Catherine Navarre Macomb) 1840 - 1846

"Mrs. Oswald John Cammann (Catherine Navarre Macomb)" is a miniature portrait created by American artist Thomas Seir Cummings between 1840 and 1846. Cummings was a well-known portrait artist, and this work exemplifies his skillful depiction of detail. The subject is seated in a chair, her attire and posture conveying a sense of refinement and elegance. The piece, now residing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the lives of New York's elite in the mid-19th century.