Sarah Goodridge

Sarah Goodridge was an American artist born on February 5, 1788, in Templeton, Massachusetts, and she passed away on December 28, 1853, in Boston, Massachusetts. She was primarily associated with the American miniaturist movement of the early 19th century, a period when miniature portrait painting was a popular art form. Goodridge is best known for her skillful and delicate miniature portraits, which captured the likenesses of prominent figures of her time, including politicians and cultural icons. Her most famous work, "Beauty Revealed" (1828), is a self-portrait that exemplifies her technical prowess and personal expression. Despite the challenges faced by women artists of her era, Goodridge achieved considerable success and recognition, contributing significantly to the visibility of female artists in the American art scene. Her work remains an important part of the study of American portraiture and the role of women in the arts during the 19th century.