Portrait Miniature: Unknown Lady, Ozias Humphry, on ivory, c.1770
Description
Large oval miniature on ivory: head and shoulders portrait of a lady facing forward, head turned half profile to right with downward gaze. Powdered hair covered with dark veil, blue eyes, aquiline nose, melancholy expression. Pink nightgown with red-brown sash. Blue cloak or scarf. Greenish background. Gilt metal frame with hanging loop. Blue glass on the reverse.
On display?
Yes
Simple name
Miniature
Dimensions
framed: 10.0000cm (h) x 7.4000cm (w) regular: 6.1cm (h) x 7.5cm (w)
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