MARTIN François, A LADY WITH HER SON, CIRCA 1815
Miniature showing a young woman presenting proudly her newborn child : a son. Monogrammed lower right : F. M. for François Martin. François Martin and his Brother André Martin were both miniaturists and deaf-mute, distinction which they often specify in their signatures on their works. Another miniature of this artist is in our gallery (the portrait of the painter Mrs Clerget) with its complete signature.TECHNIQUE:
Watercolor and gouache on ivory, protected under a convex glass
ARSTIST:
MARTIN François
SIGNED:
F.M.
FRAME :
Original gilded metal and black wood frame
PORTRAIT SIZE:
7,5x6cm
FRAME SIZE:
14x12,5cm
DESCRIPTION :
CONDITION:
Perfect original condition.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Bénézit, Blattel, Schidolf, L. Bouchard, Musée Carnavalet, Paris.
PRICE:
900€