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          Sarah Goodridge Most Popular Paintings

          The 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

          Edition 2026 · 24 artworks Each artwork painted to order
          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Sarah Goodridge · 1788 – 1853

          Beauty Revealed – Sarah Goodridge

          1828 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 7 x 8 cm

          A luminous watercolor on ivory showing a woman wrapped in her arms, a private self-portrait gifted to a close friend in 1828.

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #1: Beauty Revealed
          Art Movement
          Romanticism
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 1 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Beauty Revealed (1828) by Sarah Goodridge

          1828 · original 7 x 8 cm

          A provocative watercolor on ivory depicting bared breasts, once a secret gift for a US Senator.

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #2: Beauty Revealed
          Art Movement
          Romanticism
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 2 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Mrs. George Ingersoll (Martha Goldthwaite) (1820)

          1820 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 7.9 x 6.1cm

          This elegant 1820 miniature by Sarah Goodridge captures a woman in fine lace. Discover the timeless beauty of this exquisite portrait today.

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #3: Mrs. George Ingersoll (Martha Goldthwaite)
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 3 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Portrait of a Lady by Sarah Goodridge, 1820

          1820 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 8 x 6 cm

          Admire Sarah Goodridge’s exquisite 1820 ‘Portrait of a Lady.’ Ivory painting miniature, capturing New England society with delicate detail. Hand-painted reproduction available.

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #4: Portrait of a Lady
          Art Movement
          Neoclassicism
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 4 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Georgina Gardner Lee, 1820, Sarah Goodridge

          1820
          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #5: Georgina Gardner Lee
          Color Palette
          Dark
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 5 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Grenville Mellen (1799-1841) – Sarah Goodridge

          1820 · Mead Art Museum, Amherst
          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #6: Grenville Mellen (1799-1841)
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 6 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Elizabeth Greenleaf Parsons (1758-1829) by Sarah Goodridge, 1820

          1820 · Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge · original 7.6 x 6.3cm
          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #7: Elizabeth Greenleaf Parsons (1758-1829)
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 7 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Sarah Goodridge: Portrait of a Gentleman

          1821 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 7 x 6 cm

          Elegant 1821 portrait by Sarah Goodridge featuring a gentleman in classical style. Oil on canvas, ornate frame – a captivating miniature of early American society.

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #8: Portrait of a Gentleman
          Art Movement
          Neoclassicism
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 8 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Portrait of a Lady (1830) by Sarah Goodridge

          1830 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 10 x 7 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #9: Portrait of a Lady
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 9 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Portrait of a Gentleman

          1825 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 8 x 6 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #10: Portrait of a Gentleman
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 10 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Edward Appleton by Sarah Goodridge, 1835

          1835 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 9 x 8 cm

          1835 portrait by Sarah Goodridge featuring Edward Appleton. Delicate watercolor miniature showcasing 19th-century New England society & formal attire. #art #miniature #portrait

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #11: Edward Appleton
          Art Movement
          Neoclassicism
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 11 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Betsy Goodridge (1840) by Sarah Goodridge

          1840 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 9 x 7 cm

          1840 miniature portrait by Sarah Goodridge of Betsy Goodridge. Neoclassical style, intricate detail & rich dark tones. A rare glimpse into 19th-century New England society.

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #12: Betsy Goodridge
          Art Movement
          Neoclassicism
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 12 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Emily Appleton (1844) by Sarah Goodridge

          1844 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 4 x 3 cm

          Sarah Goodridge’s ‘Emily Appleton’ (1844) is a stunning 19th-century American watercolor miniature. Explore its intricate detail & delicate ivory technique – a timeless piece of art.

          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #13: Emily Appleton
          Art Movement
          Academic Realism
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 13 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Mrs. George Ingersoll (Martha Goldthwaite)

          1820 · original 8 x 6 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #14: Mrs. George Ingersoll (Martha Goldthwaite)
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 14 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          from$20027 × 38 cm Commission this artwork

          Chief Justice Theophilus Parsons (1820) by Sarah Goodridge

          1820 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 7 x 5 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #15: Chief Justice Theophilus Parsons
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 15 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Edward Blake Parkman (1825)

          1825 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 10 x 7 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #16: Edward Blake Parkman
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 16 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Gilbert Stuart (1825) by Sarah Goodridge

          1825 · original 8 x 7 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #17: Gilbert Stuart
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 17 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Self Portrait by Sarah Goodridge

          1825 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 8 x 7 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #18: Self Portrait
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 18 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Sarah Goodridge: Mrs. John Watson (Matilda)

          1825 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 8 x 6 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #19: Mrs. John Watson (Matilda)
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 19 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Beulah Appleton, Sarah Goodridge

          1840 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 7 x 6 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #20: Beulah Appleton
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 20 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Portrait of James Sayville of Lexington, Kentucky

          Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, Providence · original 6.3 x 5.1cm
          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #21: Portrait of James Sayville of Lexington, Kentucky
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 21 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          A Lady

          Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati · original 7.9 x 6.4cm
          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #22: A Lady
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 22 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Gilbert Stuart – Sarah Goodridge

          1825 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 9 x 7 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #23: Gilbert Stuart
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 23 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          Gilbert Stuart – Sarah Goodridge

          1827 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 5 x 4 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Sarah Goodridge ranked #24: Gilbert Stuart
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 24 of 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge
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          The artist

          Sarah Goodridge

          1788 – 1853

          Portrait of Sarah Goodridge
          Quick facts
          • Typical colorsearthy, neutrals
          • Born1788, Templeton, United States
          • Top-ranked workBeauty Revealed
          • Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
          • Topics exploredportrait, miniature, new england, american art, 19th century
          • Art period19th Century
          • Movementsneoclassicism
          • Lifespan65 years
          Biography

          A Legacy Etched in Ivory: The Life of Sarah Goodridge

          In the quiet, industrious landscape of early nineteenth-century New England, a singular talent emerged from the shadows of economic hardship to redefine the intimacy of American portraiture. Sarah Goodridge (1788–1853) was not merely a painter; she was a pioneer who navigated the rigid social constraints of her era to become one of the most accomplished miniaturists of her time. Born in Templeton, Massachusetts, Goodridge’s journey began far from the prestigious studios of Boston. Her early years were defined by a profound lack of formal resources, yet it was within this scarcity that her artistic spirit first took root. Legend tells us that she practiced her craft on the most humble of canvases—scraps of birch bark—demonstrating an innate ability to find beauty and form in the natural world around her.

          As she matured, Goodridge’s raw talent caught the attention of the artistic elite, leading her to the vibrant cultural hub of Boston. It was here that she encountered the legendary Gilbert Stuart, a titan of American portraiture. The relationship between the mentor and the protégé became a cornerstone of her professional development. Stuart did not merely offer technical guidance; he provided the validation necessary for a woman of her background to enter a competitive, male-dominated field. Their connection was so profound that Goodridge produced a portrait of Stuart himself—a work so strikingly accurate that the master famously regarded it as the only true representation of his own likeness. This achievement served as a powerful testament to her precision and her ability to capture the very essence of her subjects.

          Mastery of the Miniature and Technical Brilliance

          The true magic of Goodridge’s work lies in her mastery of ivory painting, a medium that requires an almost superhuman level of patience and delicacy. Unlike larger oil paintings, the miniature format demands a meticulous approach to light and texture. Working on thin wafers of ivory, Goodridge learned to manipulate translucent layers of pigment to create a lifelike glow, making the skin of her subjects appear as though it were illuminated from within. This technique allowed her to capture the subtle nuances of New England society, rendering everything from the soft lace of a collar to the soulful depth of an eye with breathtaking clarity.

          Her repertoire of works, such as the hauntingly beautiful Emily Appleton (1844) and the elegant Portrait of a Lady (1820), showcases her ability to blend technical rigor with emotional resonance. Her art was characterized by:

          • Intimacy: Creating small-scale treasures designed for personal connection and private viewing.
          • Precision: An unwavering commitment to anatomical accuracy and fine detail.
          • Luminosity: The skillful use of the ivory substrate to achieve a natural, radiant complexion in her subjects.

          Historical Significance and Enduring Influence

          Beyond the aesthetic beauty of her miniatures, Sarah Goodridge holds a vital place in the historical narrative of American art. As one of the first African American artists to gain recognition within the predominantly white artistic circles of the nineteenth century, her success was a quiet but radical defiance of the racial and gendered boundaries of her time. She navigated a landscape of systemic limitations with a grace that allowed her talent to speak louder than the prejudices of the age.

          Today, Goodridge’s legacy is preserved not just in museums, but in the way we understand the evolution of American identity. Her portraits serve as windows into the social fabric of early America, capturing the faces of a generation with an intimacy that larger-scale works often lack. Through her dedication to her craft and her ability to transform humble beginnings into a distinguished career, Sarah Goodridge remains a luminous figure in the history of American portraiture, reminding us that true artistry can flourish even in the most delicate of mediums.

          Questions & Answers

          How many artworks by Sarah Goodridge are available to browse?

          You can browse 24 artworks by Sarah Goodridge on the All Artworks page.

          Where are Sarah Goodridge's artworks grouped by palette?

          The By Palettes page groups Sarah Goodridge's artworks by their color palettes.

          Can I study Sarah Goodridge's use of color across all works?

          The Palette Genome of Sarah Goodridge is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.

          By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026
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