HENARD Charles (1757-1812), MINIATURE PORTRAIT RÉVOLUTIONNARY PERIOD, CIRCA 1795
Beautiful portrait of an handsome young man by Charles Henard, circa 1790. On the lapel of medallion, a dog (symbol of loyalty) is chained to the Hotel of Love on which are engraved the initials of both lovers.TECHNIQUE:
Watercolor and gouache on ivory, protected under a convex glass
ARSTIST:
HENARD Charles
SIGNED:
FRAME :
Gold double faces frame with Love and Loyalty symbols on reverse.
PORTRAIT SIZE:
5cm
FRAME SIZE:
6cm
DESCRIPTION :
CONDITION:
Very good condition. Cleaned by Dr. Bernd Pappe.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Bénézite, Lespinasse, Blattel, Schidlof, Darmon, Foster, Thème et Becker, Lemoine Bouchard