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    Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman

    18th-Century Danish School, Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman
    18th-Century Danish School, Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman
    18th-Century Danish School, Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman
    18th-Century Danish School, Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman
    18th-Century Danish School, Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman
    18th-Century Danish School, Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman
    18th-Century Danish School, Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman
    18th-Century Danish School, Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman

    18th-Century Danish School

    Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman

    This charming mid-18th-century oval Danish portrait miniature depicts a good-humoured gentleman dressed in a three-piece suit with white stock.

    Engaging, alive and natural, he’s presenting the image of an enlightened soul. Dodging the trappings of ostentation in favour of an elegant woollen suit. His eyes are soft yet brimming with personality.

    Painted in around 1760, his fashion is inspired by the English - it’s simple, comparatively practical, and alludes to a country lifestyle. Modest compared to previous decades. Note Gainsborough’s self-portrait from circa 1759.

    There’s a gentle quality, an air of calm assuredness. Perhaps he’s a man who enjoyed poetry, literature, and the arts.

    Held in its original 18th-century gilt frame.

    Medium: Oil on copper
    Overall size: 8” x 9½” / 20cm x 24cm
    Year of creation: c. 1760
    Provenance: Private collection, Denmark.
    Condition: Artwork presents well. Frame with some light wear.

    18th-Century Danish School, Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman
    18th-Century Danish School, Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman
    18th-Century Danish School, Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman
    18th-Century Danish School, Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman
    18th-Century Danish School, Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman
    18th-Century Danish School, Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman
    18th-Century Danish School, Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman
    18th-Century Danish School, Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman

    Conservation & History

    We care profoundly about our role as custodians and every piece in the collection has been assessed by our conservator. When required, we undertake professional restoration carefully using reversible techniques and adopt a light touch to retain the aged charm of each work. We also often restore frames rather than replace them as many are original and selected by the artists themselves.

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