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The Woman taken in Adultery

Enamel Miniature
ca. 1800-24 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Enamel on copper portrait miniature entitled 'The Woman taken in Adultery', in a gilt frame.


Object details

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Object type
TitleThe Woman taken in Adultery (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Enamel on copper
Brief description
Enamel portrait miniature by Charles Muss (1779-1824) entitled 'The Woman taken in Adultery'. Great Britain, ca. early 19th century.
Physical description
Enamel on copper portrait miniature entitled 'The Woman taken in Adultery', in a gilt frame.
Dimensions
  • Height: 101mm
  • Width: 89mm
Dimensions taken from Summary Catalogue of Miniatures in the Victoria and Albert Museum, Emmett Microform, 1981.
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mrs. L. Plumley
Subject depicted
Bibliographic reference
Summary Catalogue of Miniatures in the Victoria and Albert Museum, Emmett Microform, 1981
Collection
Accession number
911-1868

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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