Silhouette portrait of an unknown gentleman
Portrait Miniature
ca. 1780-1821 (painted)
ca. 1780-1821 (painted)
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Oval silhouette portrait miniature of an unknown gentleman, set under glass in a patch box lid. Signed by the artist.
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Title | Silhouette portrait of an unknown gentleman (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Silhouette on ivory |
Brief description | Silhouette portrait of an unknown gentleman, painted in black on ivory in a patch box lid, by John Miers (1758?-1821). Great Britain, ca. 1780-1821. |
Physical description | Oval silhouette portrait miniature of an unknown gentleman, set under glass in a patch box lid. Signed by the artist. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Miers (Signed below the bust) |
Credit line | Given by Captain Desmond Coke |
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Accession number | P.167-1922 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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