Albany Institute of History & Art
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                    A Studio Reception, Paris

                    Thomas Pritchard Rossiter (1818 - 1871)

                    Oil on canvas, 1841

                    Gift of Miss Ellen W. Boyd

                    Collection of Albany Institute of History and Art

                    1916.4.1

The Serious and the Smirk

Portraits reveal a great deal about the sitter, the artist and the cultural context in which they were created. The Albany Institute’s rich portrait collection allows students to learn about history and material culture through body language, clothing, setting and accessories.

 

New York State Standards:

         Elementary and Intermediate

         The Visual Arts – Standards 1, 2, 3, 4

         Social Studies – Standard 1

         ELA – Standards 1, 3, 4

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