Title
Portrait of Mary Astor
Object Type
Creator
Date
1922
Notes
Marjorie Gelm Eustis was one of the last freehand miniature painters; an art form of portraiture that became obsolete after photographic portraits became the norm. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts to a military family, she studied in Italy, France and Washington, D.C. She lived in Europe and New York City and spent summers in Jamestown, Rhode Island. She portrayed members of the elite in both Europe and America. After her sight began to fail she turned to a career in interior decoration.
This image of Mary Astor was likely copied from one of the many photographs by Charles Albin that he took of the young actress.
This image of Mary Astor was likely copied from one of the many photographs by Charles Albin that he took of the young actress.
Medium
Watercolor on ivory (miniature)
Extent
image: 3 1/2 in x 2 3/4 in
Source
Gift of Marjorie Gelm Eustis
Identifier
1985.006.001
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