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How To Identify Portrait Miniatures (1904)

by George Charles Williamson , Alyn Williams
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781164279808
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 226
  • Original Price: USD 42.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 504 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): General

""How To Identify Portrait Miniatures"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by George Charles Williamson in 1904. The book provides readers with detailed information on how to identify portrait miniatures, which are small paintings, typically oval-shaped, that depict a person's face or upper body. Williamson begins the book by discussing the history of portrait miniatures and their popularity throughout the centuries. He then delves into the different types of portrait miniatures, including watercolor, enamel, and ivory. He provides readers with tips on how to identify the materials used in creating the miniature, as well as how to distinguish between different styles and periods of miniature painting.The book also includes a section on how to identify the sitter in a portrait miniature. Williamson provides readers with strategies for researching the identity of the person depicted, including examining the clothing, jewelry, and hairstyles depicted in the painting. He also discusses the importance of provenance, or the history of ownership, in determining the identity of the sitter.Overall, ""How To Identify Portrait Miniatures"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art of portrait miniatures. With its detailed descriptions and helpful tips, the book provides readers with the tools they need to accurately identify and appreciate these fascinating works of art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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