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Portrait of a gentleman

Enamel Miniature
ca. 1675-1702 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait miniature depicting a gentleman with brown eyes, wearing a large curly wig, a lace frill round the neck, and a red cloak over the right shoulder. Dark background.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePortrait of a gentleman (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Enamel on gold miniature
Brief description
Enamel miniature by Jean Louis Petitot depicting a portrait of a gentleman in a red cloak. French School, ca. 1675-1702.
Physical description
Portrait miniature depicting a gentleman with brown eyes, wearing a large curly wig, a lace frill round the neck, and a red cloak over the right shoulder. Dark background.
Dimensions
  • Height: 1in
  • Width: 0.875in
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Credit line
Bequeathed by John Jones
Collection
Accession number
688-1882

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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