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Samuel Lovett Waldo Collection

Samuel Lovett Waldo, a renowned artist of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his exceptional talent and artistic vision

Background imageSamuel Lovett Waldo Collection: Portrait of Mrs. Sackett, 1839. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo

Portrait of Mrs. Sackett, 1839. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Portrait of Mrs. Sackett, 1839. It is unfortunate that so little is known about this vividly portrayed personality, this Mrs. or Miss, Sackett

Background imageSamuel Lovett Waldo Collection: Mr. James Mackie, 1830 / 40. Creators: Samuel Lovett Waldo, William Jewett

Mr. James Mackie, 1830 / 40. Creators: Samuel Lovett Waldo, William Jewett
Mr. James Mackie, 1830/40

Background imageSamuel Lovett Waldo Collection: Mrs. James Mackie, 1830 / 40. Creators: Samuel Lovett Waldo, William Jewett

Mrs. James Mackie, 1830 / 40. Creators: Samuel Lovett Waldo, William Jewett
Mrs. James Mackie, 1830/40

Background imageSamuel Lovett Waldo Collection: Harriet White, 1835 / 40. Creators: Samuel Lovett Waldo, William Jewett

Harriet White, 1835 / 40. Creators: Samuel Lovett Waldo, William Jewett
Harriet White, 1835/40. Girl wearing bloomers under a full-skirted dress with puffed sleeves

Background imageSamuel Lovett Waldo Collection: Enoch Crosby, 1830. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo

Enoch Crosby, 1830. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Enoch Crosby, 1830

Background imageSamuel Lovett Waldo Collection: Cadwallader David Colden, Mayor of New York City, ca. 1825

Cadwallader David Colden, Mayor of New York City, ca. 1825

Background imageSamuel Lovett Waldo Collection: Rev. John Brodhead Romeyn, D. D. May 1, 1820. May 1, 1820. Creator: Asher Brown Durand

Rev. John Brodhead Romeyn, D. D. May 1, 1820. May 1, 1820. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
Rev. John Brodhead Romeyn, D. D. May 1, 1820

Background imageSamuel Lovett Waldo Collection: Mrs. Samuel L. Waldo, ca. 1826. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo

Mrs. Samuel L. Waldo, ca. 1826. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Mrs. Samuel L. Waldo, ca. 1826

Background imageSamuel Lovett Waldo Collection: Portrait of a Girl with Flowers, ca. 1835. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo

Portrait of a Girl with Flowers, ca. 1835. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Portrait of a Girl with Flowers, ca. 1835

Background imageSamuel Lovett Waldo Collection: Portrait of a Man, ca. 1820. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo

Portrait of a Man, ca. 1820. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Portrait of a Man, ca. 1820

Background imageSamuel Lovett Waldo Collection: Henry La Tourette de Groot, 1825-30. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo

Henry La Tourette de Groot, 1825-30. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Henry La Tourette de Groot, 1825-30

Background imageSamuel Lovett Waldo Collection: The Reverend John Brodhead Romeyn, ca. 1817-20. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo

The Reverend John Brodhead Romeyn, ca. 1817-20. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
The Reverend John Brodhead Romeyn, ca. 1817-20

Background imageSamuel Lovett Waldo Collection: Mrs. Edward Kellogg, 1831-32. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo

Mrs. Edward Kellogg, 1831-32. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Mrs. Edward Kellogg, 1831-32

Background imageSamuel Lovett Waldo Collection: Matthew Clarkson, 1823. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo

Matthew Clarkson, 1823. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Matthew Clarkson, 1823

Background imageSamuel Lovett Waldo Collection: Portrait of a Lady (Possibly of the Buloid Family), 1832. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo

Portrait of a Lady (Possibly of the Buloid Family), 1832. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Portrait of a Lady (Possibly of the Buloid Family), 1832

Background imageSamuel Lovett Waldo Collection: Old Pat, the Independent Beggar, ca. 1819. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo

Old Pat, the Independent Beggar, ca. 1819. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Old Pat, the Independent Beggar, ca. 1819

Background imageSamuel Lovett Waldo Collection: General Andrew Jackson, 1819. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo

General Andrew Jackson, 1819. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
General Andrew Jackson, 1819

Background imageSamuel Lovett Waldo Collection: The Knapp Children, ca. 1833-34. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo

The Knapp Children, ca. 1833-34. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
The Knapp Children, ca. 1833-34

Background imageSamuel Lovett Waldo Collection: Portrait of a Man, 1832. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo (American, 1783-1861); William Jewett

Portrait of a Man, 1832. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo (American, 1783-1861); William Jewett
Portrait of a Man, 1832

Background imageSamuel Lovett Waldo Collection: Old Pat, The Independent Beggar, c. 1819. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo (American

Old Pat, The Independent Beggar, c. 1819. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo (American
" Old Pat, " The Independent Beggar, c. 1819. With this study of a disheveled person--perhaps a man named Patrick MacGregor--the popular society portraitist Samuel Waldo challenged

Background imageSamuel Lovett Waldo Collection: John Trumbull, 1756 - 1843. American artist during the American Revolutionary War

John Trumbull, 1756 - 1843. American artist during the American Revolutionary War. Four of his paintings hang in the United States Capital Rotunda. After a work by Samuel Lovett Waldo

Background imageSamuel Lovett Waldo Collection: John Trumbull, 1833. Creator: Asher Brown Durand

John Trumbull, 1833. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
John Trumbull, 1833

Background imageSamuel Lovett Waldo Collection: Andrew Jackson, seventh President of the United States, (1933). Artist: Samuel Lovett Waldo

Andrew Jackson, seventh President of the United States, (1933). Artist: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Andrew Jackson, seventh President of the United States, (1933). Jackson (1767-1845) was president from 1829 until 1837. Published in The American Presidents, (London, 1933)



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Samuel Lovett Waldo, a renowned artist of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his exceptional talent and artistic vision. Born in 1783, Waldo collaborated with William Jewett to create masterpieces that continue to captivate audiences even today. One of their notable works is the portrait of Mr. James Mackie from the 1830s or 1840s. With meticulous brushstrokes and attention to detail, Waldo and Jewett immortalized Mackie's dignified presence for generations to admire. In another collaboration, they painted Mrs. James Mackie during the same period. The painting exudes grace and elegance as it captures her beauty with remarkable precision. Waldo also worked alongside Jewett to create a stunning portrait of Harriet White in the mid-1830s or 1840s. This piece showcases her poise and charm through delicate brushwork and vibrant colors. Not limited to collaborations alone, Waldo showcased his individual brilliance through various solo projects as well. His portrayal of Enoch Crosby in 1830 demonstrates his ability to capture character and emotion effortlessly. Furthermore, he depicted Cadwallader David Colden, Mayor of New York City around 1825, showcasing his versatility as an artist who could portray both common individuals and influential figures alike. Another noteworthy creation by Waldo was a portrait of Rev. John Brodhead Romeyn from May 1st, 1820—a testament to his skillful use of light and shadow that brings life into every stroke on canvas. Waldo even painted portraits close to home; one such example is Mrs. Samuel L. Waldo circa 1826—an intimate portrayal reflecting love between spouses while capturing her essence flawlessly. His talent extended beyond portraiture too; he crafted enchanting scenes like "Portrait of a Girl with Flowers" around 1835—a delightful composition that radiates innocence and beauty.