Little Samuel praying, Miniature enameled on hammered copper plate (Reynolds)
Miniature enameled on hammered copper plate. Sir Joshua Reynolds (16 July 1723 23 February 1792) was an influential eighteenth-century English painter, specialising in portraits. He promoted the "Grand Style" in painting which depended on idealization of the imperfect. He was a founder and first president of the Royal Academy of Arts, and was knighted by George III in 1769. Gold frame with gold leaf.
Size with frame : - Length. NOTE-BENE: This is a miniature (or reproduction) made on a copper plate hand-hammered and enamelled [certified artisanal] performed in the first part of the 20th century by a French original technique called HELCA, protected by a patent. The item "Little Samuel praying, Miniature enameled on hammered copper plate (Reynolds)" is in sale since Tuesday, March 7, 2017. This item is in the category "Art\Paintings". The seller is "antiques-from-paris" and is located in Boulay les Ifs.
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- Region of Origin: Europe
- Artist: Reynolds
- Style: Miniature
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Painting Surface: Copper plate
- Medium: Miniature on enamel & copper plate
- Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 14in.)
- Date of Creation: 1900-1949
- Features: Framed
- Color: Multi-Color
- Subject: Religion
- Originality: Reproduction