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StatsEdwin Greble
1829
5.0 x 4.0 cm
The inscription engraved on this case reads: Edwin Greble to Susan V. Major / 1829. / Painted by Jas. Smith. Edwin Greble (1806–1883) of Philadelphia ran a marble and granite works that produced mantels, cemetery monuments and architectural elements. He had this portrait miniature of himself made as a gift to his fiancée, Susan Virginia Major (1808–1875), whom he married in 1831. The window reveals a complicated braid of Greble’s hair, meant as an intimate reminder of his affection for Susan.
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The color that stands out most in "Edwin Greble" is rosy brown (#b6aba1). The dominant color is useful when matching an artwork to an interior.
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The recorded dimensions of "Edwin Greble" by James Passmore Smith are 5 x 4 cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.
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Hand-painted copies of "Edwin Greble" by James Passmore Smith are sold on this website: a hand-painted oil reproduction on linen canvas, ordered from its Hand-Painted Reproduction page.
James Passmore Smith (1803 – 1888)
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About this artwork
- Title: Edwin Greble
- Artist: James Passmore Smith
- Year: 1829
- Original dimensions: 5.0 x 4.0 cm
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Main color: Rosy Brown