BOURGEOIS Charles Guillaume Alexandre (1759-1832) PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A SUB-PREFECT, CIRCA 1815

TECHNIQUE: Watercolor and gouache, under a convex glass

ARSTIST: BOURGEOIS Charles Guillaume Alexandre

SIGNED:

FRAME : Original gilded metal and precious wood frame

PORTRAIT SIZE: 5.5x5.5cm

FRAME SIZE: 12x12cm

DESCRIPTION :

Very fine miniature by Charles Guillaume Alexandre Bourgeois, showing his model of face, which is rarer in his production. The sharpness of details, hair curls, laces is always remarkable in this  artiste's portraits.

Our miniature shows us a sub-prefect in full dress uniform, his cocked hat under arm. The Legion of Honor topped with a crown dates the work of Resaturation period.


CONDITION: Perfect condition. Cleaned by Dr. Bernd Pappe.

BIBLIOGRAPHY: Bénézit, Blattel, Schidolf, Bernd Pappe, Foster, L. Bouchard, Mme du Pasquier, Bouchot, Lemberger, Tansey, Louvre.

PRICE: 3800€