Rare William Lovett Portrait Miniature c1795
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Directory: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1800: Item # 1360347
Directory: Fine Art: Paintings: Miniatures: Pre 1800: Item # 1360347
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Painted in watercolor on natural wafer, this is a lovely portrait of an attractive young woman. The sitter, with a mass of reddish-brown curls and light brown eyes, is attired in a white dress with a restrained ruffles. She is not wearing any jewelry or other adornments, and is presented simply against a white background. Clearly, Lovett has done this intentionally, along with painting this is a smooth, wash style, rather than the much more common stippling, in order to emphasize her pale beauty and serenity.
Painted in watercolor on natural wafer, this is a lovely portrait of an attractive young woman. The sitter, with a mass of reddish-brown curls and light brown eyes, is attired in a white dress with a restrained ruffles. She is not wearing any jewelry or other adornments, and is presented simply against a white background. Clearly, Lovett has done this intentionally, along with painting this is a smooth, wash style, rather than the much more common stippling, in order to emphasize her pale beauty and serenity.
The painting is in excellent condition, with no flaws or issues at all. The gilt brass liner nicely complements the portrait, and is probably original. Sight size is 2 5/8" by 2 1/8", and the overall size is 3 1/4" by 2 3/4".
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE: Very little is known of Lovett(1773 - 1801), partially because of his short life and rather small body of work. He was born and died in Boston. Benjamin Trott's earliest paintings were two that he did with Lovett.
