George Hewitt Cushman

George Hewitt Cushman (1814-1876) was an American portrait artist known for his delicate and detailed style. He specialized in miniature portraits, often using watercolor and ivory as his medium. Cushman's work, primarily focused on capturing the likeness of his subjects, reveals a keen eye for detail and a mastery of light and shadow. His works, characterized by soft tones and a sense of realism, are highly regarded as examples of 19th-century American portraiture.