Mrs. Thomas Streatfield Clarkson (Elizabeth Van Horne) 1841 - 1844

"Mrs. Thomas Streatfield Clarkson (Elizabeth Van Horne)" is a portrait miniature painted by Thomas Seir Cummings in 1841-1844. The painting depicts Elizabeth Van Horne, wearing a white bonnet and dark dress, in a detailed and realistic style. The miniature is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and measures only 3 7/8 x 3 inches, showcasing Cummings' talent for meticulous detail in a small format. This work exemplifies Cummings' mastery of portraiture and his ability to capture the sitter's likeness in a refined and elegant manner, typical of American portrait miniatures of the 19th century.