Silhouette portrait miniature of a member of the Penyhan or Penrhyn family
Portrait Miniature
ca. 1790-1847 (made)
ca. 1790-1847 (made)
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Oval silhouette portrait miniature of a lady, painted in dark brown and gold on ivory. The glass has an églomisé border in black and gold.
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Title | Silhouette portrait miniature of a member of the Penyhan or Penrhyn family (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Silhouette on ivory |
Brief description | Oval silhouette portrait miniature of a lady, painted in dark brown and gold on ivory, depicting a member of the Penyhan or Penrhyn family, by John Field. Great Britain, ca. 1790-1847. |
Physical description | Oval silhouette portrait miniature of a lady, painted in dark brown and gold on ivory. The glass has an églomisé border in black and gold. |
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Credit line | Presented by Captain Desmond Coke |
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Accession number | P.120-1922 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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