cabinet picture

American  

noun

1. a small easel painting, usually under 3 feet (0.9 meters) in width and formerly exhibited in a cabinet or special room.

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Etymology

Origin of cabinet picture

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

We are going to have a cabinet picture taken of him.

From Harper's Young People, March 16, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly by Various

Who would not prefer even a copy from some fine bust or head of antiquity, from some celebrated cabinet picture, to the best medal that has yet been struck in this country?

From Elinor Wyllys, Volume 1 by Cooper, Susan Fenimore

Passing along the desolate streets, you glance in at an open door and see a most delightful cabinet picture of domestic life.

From Castilian Days by Hay, John

As a little suggestion in regard to the selection, you can got Miss Oakley's charming little cabinet picture of   "The Little Scrap-Book Maker" for…………………… $7 50   Eastman Johnson's "Barefoot Boy,"……………..

From American Woman's Home by Beecher, Catharine Esther

She turned rapidly over the pages until she reached a cabinet picture of a dark-eyed, dark-haired, trim-built young officer in cavalry undress uniform.

From Marion's Faith. by King, Charles