Artist
James Nixon(English, 1741–1812)English, 1741–1812
CultureEnglish
Titles
- Portrait of Two Sisters
Datec. 1795
MediumWatercolor on ivory, 12k rose gold, embossed metallic foil, seed pearls, hair, and glass
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/4 × 2 3/4 in. (8.3 × 7 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, bequest of Caroline A. Ross
Object number2005.1611
Non exposé
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Department
RienziObject Type
Notes: [1] The catalogue for this sale is located at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Miller Nichols Library. The catalogue is annotated, most likely by Mr. or Mrs. Starr. “200” or “700” is written below the lot description.
Exhibition History"Love Tokens: Portrait Miniatures from the Caroline A. Ross Collection," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Alice Pratt Brown Gallery and Rienzi; Drawing Room, November 3, 2007-March 3, 2008.
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