Artist
John Field(English, c. 1772–1848)English, c. 1772–1848
Artistfor the studio of
John Miers(English, c. 1758 - 1821)English, c. 1758 - 1821
CultureEnglish
Titles
- Brooch with Silhouette
Datec. 1795
MediumWatercolor on ivory, 9k rose gold, and hair
DimensionsOverall: 1 3/4 × 1 3/8 in. (4.4 × 3.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, bequest of Caroline A. Ross
Object number2005.1701
Non exposé
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Department
RienziObject Type
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.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Marked under the shoulder: "Miers."
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