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Cornelius Berrien Mitchell (1843-1910)
Artist/Maker
Depicted (American, 1843 – 1910)

Cornelius Berrien Mitchell (1843-1910)

ca. 1848
Watercolor, gouache, and gold metallic pigment with selective glazing on card
Overall: 1 5/8 × 1 3/8 in. (4.1 × 3.5 cm)
Bequest of Cornelius von Erden Mitchell
1966.20
The subject was the second son of William Mitchell and Mary Penfold (Berrien) Mitchell of New York. He received B.A. and M.A. degrees from Columbia College and later worked as a dry goods commission merchant and auctioneer. This miniature is a reproduction of a detail of another miniature in the Society's collection (1966.19), in which Cornelius is pictured with his brother, Edward.
Markingsinscribed: on back: "Marra Painted/23 Union Sq. N.Y."
InscribedVerso inscribed and signed in blue ink: "Marra Painted / 23 Union Sq. N.Y."
ClassificationsMINIATURES
Cornelius Berrien Mitchell and Edward Mitchell
Cornelius Berrien Mitchell and Edward Mitchell
John Carlin
ca. 1848
1966.19
Portrait of Elizabeth Mott (1800-1876)
Portrait of Elizabeth Mott (1800-1876)
Unidentified artist
ca. 1820
1991.6.2
Four Powder Horns: Walter Sargent 1843, William R. Bradford, Two Sides Depicted, The W.H.S. (Walter H. Sargent), and Walter H. Sargent 1863, (H-35, 36, 37, 38)
Four Powder Horns: Walter Sargent 1843, William R. Bradford, Two Sides Depicted, The W.H.S. (Walter H. Sargent), and Walter H. Sargent 1863, (H-35, 36, 37, 38)
Rufus Alexander Grider
1891
1907.36.384
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris), Study for Havell pl. 47
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris), Study for Havell pl. 47
John James Audubon
ca. 1825
1863.17.47
Black-throated Mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis), Study for Havell pl. 184
Black-throated Mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis), Study for Havell pl. 184
John James Audubon
ca. 1832
1863.17.184
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), Study for Havell pl. 221
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), Study for Havell pl. 221
John James Audubon
ca. 1821–1825
1863.17.221
Powder Horn: Peter Van Dyck (R-16), Two Sides Depicted, with a Vignette Scene of Caughnawaga Church, Mohawk Valley, New York
Powder Horn: Peter Van Dyck (R-16), Two Sides Depicted, with a Vignette Scene of Caughnawaga Church, Mohawk Valley, New York
Rufus Alexander Grider
1892
1907.36.200
Powder Horn: James Clement (FW-118), Two Sides Depicted, with a Vignette Scene of a Colonist and Indian in Battle
Powder Horn: James Clement (FW-118), Two Sides Depicted, with a Vignette Scene of a Colonist and Indian in Battle
Rufus Alexander Grider
1892
1907.36.101
Powder Horn: Thomas Hodsdon (FW-74), with Vignettes of Two Historical Houses, a Fireplace and a Tomb
Powder Horn: Thomas Hodsdon (FW-74), with Vignettes of Two Historical Houses, a Fireplace and a Tomb
Rufus Alexander Grider
1891
1907.36.68
Powder Horn: Francis M. Abbott (R-51), Two Sides Depicted, with a Vignette Scene of the Massacre at Cherry Valley, New York, 1778
Powder Horn: Francis M. Abbott (R-51), Two Sides Depicted, with a Vignette Scene of the Massacre at Cherry Valley, New York, 1778
Rufus Alexander Grider
1891-1892
1907.36.232
Powder Horn: Thomas Watherbee (FW-77), Two Sides Depicted, with Vignettes of a Scene of Pilgrims Going to Church and a sketch of a Frontiersman
Powder Horn: Thomas Watherbee (FW-77), Two Sides Depicted, with Vignettes of a Scene of Pilgrims Going to Church and a sketch of a Frontiersman
Rufus Alexander Grider
1891; 1894
1907.36.71
Powder Horn: Charles Rogers (FW-203), with Carving Unfurled
Powder Horn: Charles Rogers (FW-203), with Carving Unfurled
Rufus Alexander Grider
1896
1907.36.177