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Silhouette portrait of a gentleman

Portrait Miniature
ca. 1780-1848 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Oval silhouette portrait of a gentleman, painted in dark brown and bronze on ivory. Signed with the company name.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleSilhouette portrait of a gentleman (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Silhouette
Brief description
Silhouette portrait of a gentleman, painted in dark brown and bronze on ivory, by the John Miers and John Field company. Great Britain, ca. 1780-1848.
Physical description
Oval silhouette portrait of a gentleman, painted in dark brown and bronze on ivory. Signed with the company name.
Dimensions
  • Size of ivory height: 1.46875in
  • Width: 1.21875in
Marks and inscriptions
Miers and Field (Signed below the bust)
Credit line
Presented by Captain Desmond Coke
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
P.173-1922

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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