Classicist self-portrait of the painter in his studio, portrait miniature on vellum (parchment) was excecuted in 1793 by German painter and miniaturist Johann (Hans) Carl Kessler (1760 - Frankfurt am Maine - after 1800). the artist listed in "Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Künstler", Leipzig, 1999."

Literature: Thieme/Becker, "Lexicon of artists", Leipzig, 1999.

Inscription: dated ,signed and inscribed on the reverse : "...(17)93 Jh.Kessler... elaborato( in Italian. made)" .

Technique: gouache on vellum (parchment), original bronze frame.

Measurements: unframed, only image w 5 3/8 " x h 6 1/2 " (13,5 x 16,5 cm), matted framed w 5 3/4" x h 6 7/8" (14,5 x 17,5 cm)

Condition: in very good condition