Portrait miniature created in the middle of 19th century by British miniaturist Susan Rowe (first mention in 1853), who worked in Tunbridge Wells/West Kent, England. Due to the original bronze palque mounted to the frame, the sitter , depicting on the miniature, Mrs. Alice Borghes.
Literature: AKL (Allgemeines Künstlerlexikon) Index; Foskett I, 1972.
Inscription: signed S.Rowe, lower right.
Technique: gouache on ivory, original period frame.
Measurements: w 2 1/2" x h 3 1/8" (6,5 x 8 cm), framed 4 5/8" x 5 3/8" (11,8 x 13,7 cm).
Condition: in very good condition, |