English Miniature Watercolor Portrait On Card of Mrs. Ball, D. 1829

Fine Art : Paintings : Miniatures

 

An endearing English miniature watercolor portrait painted on card of Mrs. Ball, of Sherborn, who died in 1829. The portrait shows a middle-aged lady with her mop cap and ruff worn over a blue high-waisted day gown. She holds an open book in her hands, a symbol of an educated woman of high standing. Her bonnie blue eyes and corkscrew curls reflect her youthful spirit, and there is the hint of a smile slightly discernible behind her serious countenance.

The portrait is very well painted with fine detail and a warm background that appears to be lit in certain areas, the artist was very skilled. The portrait is set into a molded gilt frame with suspension ring. It has a worn finish, probably original. The portrait is in excellent condition and a provenance is listed on the reverse.

Size with frame: 7” H x 6 1/8” W

Size of image: 4 ½” H x 3 ¾” W

Item ID: PS11-03-09-02