Fine  miniature portrait  from  the 19th century created by an renowed Austrian portrait and miniature painter Albert Theer (1815-1902). Brother of ánother Austrian miniature painters Robert and Adolf Theer, Albert Theer studied in the Etching Department of Vienna Fine Arts Academy and in 1835 began his carrier  as miniature painter and lithographer.  In Theer´s works one can immediately see the influence of Moritz Michael Daffinger, most renowed Austrian miniature painter. From 1835 Theer frequently exhibited his works.

Literature:  Thieme/Becker "Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Künsler..", Leipzig, 1999;  Prof.H.Fuchs "Austrian Miniature Artists"(in german), Vienna, 1975

Inscription: signed and dated Wien 1891 lower right .

Technique: gouache on ivory.  Original period   frame. 

Measurements:  unframed w 3 1/2" x h 4 1/3" (9 x 11,2 cm), framed w  4 " x h 4 4/5" ( 10,2 x 12,5 cm).

Condition: in  good condition, no cracks or restorations