John Russell R.A. (British, 1745-1806)
A Lady, half-length, wearing white dress with cream waistband, her long hair powdered and falling over her shoulders, landscape background
gold frame, the obverse engraved John Russell, R.A. 1794, the reverse with gold mounted opalescent glass border around plaited blonde hair
Oval, 84mm. (3 5/16ins.) high
gold frame, the obverse engraved John Russell, R.A. 1794, the reverse with gold mounted opalescent glass border around plaited blonde hair
Oval, 84mm. (3 5/16ins.) high
Sold for
£7,767
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Best known for his portraits in oil and crayon, Russell is recorded as having painted a few miniatures, some of which are mentioned by Dr. G. C. Williamson in John Russell, R.A., published in 1894. Whilst it has not been possible to identify the sitter with any certainty, she does bear a resemblance to Russell's portrait in large of Jane Campbell (later wife of Roger Pocklington Esq.).
Category: Fine Art / Portrait Miniatures
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