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Silhouette portrait of Mr Calvert

Portrait Miniature
ca. 1780-1821 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Oval silhouette portrait miniature of Mr Calvert, painted in black on plaster. The glass has an églomisé border in black and gold.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleSilhouette portrait of Mr Calvert (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Silhouette
Brief description
Silhouette portrait of Mr Calvert, painted in black on plaster, by John Miers. Great Britain, ca. 1780-1821.
Physical description
Oval silhouette portrait miniature of Mr Calvert, painted in black on plaster. The glass has an églomisé border in black and gold.
Dimensions
  • Size of plaster height: 3.3in
  • Width: 2.4375in
Credit line
Presented by Captain Desmond Coke
Object history
Formerly in the collection of Francis Wellesley, Esq., J.P.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
P.140-1922

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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