Portrait miniature of an hunting gentleman
Portrait Miniature
ca. early 19th century (made)
ca. early 19th century (made)
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Full length portrait miniature on ivory of an armed hunting gentleman with a long rifle, wearing a red coat, and accompanied by a hound and two smaller dogs.
Object details
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| Title | Portrait miniature of an hunting gentleman (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | painting on ivory |
| Brief description | Portrait miniature of an armed hunting gentleman in a red coat, accompanied by dogs, by C. Bestland, (probably Charles Bestland but possibly an engraver by the name of Cantelowe Bestland). Great Britain, ca. early 19th century. |
| Physical description | Full length portrait miniature on ivory of an armed hunting gentleman with a long rifle, wearing a red coat, and accompanied by a hound and two smaller dogs. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Signed and dated 1790 |
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| Bibliographic reference | Summary Catalogue of Miniatures in the Victoria and Albert Museum, Emmett Microform, 1981 |
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| Accession number | P.44-1931 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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