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Self Portrait of Anthony Stewart

Portrait Miniature
ca. 1793-1846 (painted)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Oval miniature portrait, bust, facing to the right and front. The sitter is wearing a dark coat and a cravat. Framed.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleSelf Portrait of Anthony Stewart (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Painting on ivory
Brief description
Self-portrait. Oval miniature on ivory by Anthony Stewart, British, ca. 1793-1846
Physical description
Oval miniature portrait, bust, facing to the right and front. The sitter is wearing a dark coat and a cravat. Framed.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.2cm
  • Width: 1.9cm
Dimensions taken from Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1967. London: HMSO, 1968.
Style
Credit line
Given by Mrs A. M. Soweby
Object history
This drawing was auctioned at Christie's, 22 July 1966 (Lot 22). The donor of this miniature is a descendant of the artist.
Subject depicted
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1967 . London: HMSO, 1968.
Collection
Accession number
P.2-1967

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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