FRENCH SCHOOL 18th CENTURY, DOUBLE PORTRAIT, MINIATURE CIRCA 1788

TECHNIQUE: Watercolor and gouache on ivory, protected under a convex glass

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FRAME : Gilded circle metal mount of origine ( before on a lid of a box)

PORTRAIT SIZE: 6,2x5,5cm

FRAME SIZE: 6,8x6cm

DESCRIPTION :

Double miniature portrait paints by 1788. Two young women are sat on a lined sofa. One of them wear a mourning dress, she is consoled by her friend who holds her hand. Both carry wide hats of the years 1787-1789. The mourning hat have a wide edge,  the artist in taken care of underlining the projected shadow on the top part of her face.


CONDITION: Very good original condition. Tiny humidity on border.

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