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Enamel miniature - Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots

Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots

  • Object:

    Enamel miniature

  • Place of origin:

    England (possibly, made)
    France (possibly, made)

  • Date:

    18th century-19th century (made)

  • Artist/Maker:

    Unknown (artist)

  • Materials and Techniques:

    Portrait miniature

  • Credit Line:

    Bequeathed by John Jones

  • Museum number:

    629-1882

  • Gallery location:

    Prints & Drawings Study Room, level F, case RMC, shelf 8, box G

Physical description

Portrait miniature on enamel intended to depict Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots. This is a 'type' which was accepted in the 18th and 19th centuries as being a true likeness of Mary, Queen of Scots.

Place of Origin

England (possibly, made)
France (possibly, made)

Date

18th century-19th century (made)

Artist/maker

Unknown (artist)

Materials and Techniques

Portrait miniature

Descriptive line

Enamel portrait intended to represent Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots. English School, ca. 18th or 19th century.

Materials

Enamel

Categories

Paintings; Portraits; Royalty; Scotland

Collection

Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection

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