PORTRAIT OF François Joseph TALMA (1763-1826), FAVORITE COMEDIAN OF NAPOLÉON
Large miniature resuming partially the painting of François Édouard Picot showing the actor Francis Joseph Talma (1763-1826), in theatrical costume. The beauty of this miniature make it signed by the past with an apocryphal signature of Isabey. Talma was the most famous comedian of his time, protected by Napoleon Bonaparte, he re-formed profoundly the Theater in France.TECHNIQUE:
Watercolor and gouache on ivory, protected under a convex glass
ARSTIST:
SIGNED:
Isabey (signature apocryphe)
FRAME :
Ormulu original frame
PORTRAIT SIZE:
10x8cm
FRAME SIZE:
11,5x10cm
DESCRIPTION :
CONDITION:
Very good original condition
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PRICE:
2300€