Miniature Portrait of Thomas and Martha Brown

Scope and content:

A painting by Henry James Brown of his brother Thomas Brown, and his wife, Martha Brown. This painting is done on paper with two figures against a brown background. On the back of the image the following is written, "This was painted/ by Henry James Brown/ when [young]./ They are his brother/ Thomas Brown & his/ wife Martha Brown." The condition is poor due to loss (mostly of pigment) across the font of the image where the paper has been folded and handled. The right hand top corner has significant loss as well. 4.5 in. w. x 4 in. l. Transferred Box 1, Folder 29 of the Henry James Brown Papers. Located in Art S5 SS2. Mss 65B845.09

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College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
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Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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