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Miniaturist:
Dael, Jan Frans van
Miniaturist:
Garnerey, Francois Jean
Box maker:
Unknown
Tortoise-shell set with two miniatures: in the lid of roses, and in the base of classical figures
Tortoise-shell set with two miniatures, mounted under glass in gilt metal. The circular box has straight sides and a slightly domed pull-off lid with gilt metal rim mounts. The miniature in the lid (by Jan Frans van Dael) in bodycolour on paper, depicts a basket of pink roses on a marble slab. The miniature on the base (by François Jean Garnerey) in grisaille on ivory, depicts five Classical figures and a dog.
Major, the Hon. H.R. Broughton Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1973-04-06) by Broughton, Henry Rogers, Major the Hon.
18th Century, Late-19th Century, Mid#
Circa
1784
CE
-
Before
1837
CE
Both artists worked in Paris, although Jan Frans van Dael was Flemish
French box with Flemish painting
Miniature
composed of
paper
watercolour
bodycolour
ivory
Box
composed of
tortoise shell
Mount
composed of
metal
Surface Of Mount
composed of
gold
Cover
composed of
glass
Box And Lid
Diameter 9.0 cm
Height 3.0 cm
Accession number: M.78 & A-1973
Primary reference Number: 1284
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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