A miniature of the artist depicted half-length in a landscape, wearing a brown jacket, white shirt and black cravat. It was painted on the occasion of his marriage to his wife Julia. Signed and dated.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Self portrait aged 21, 1830
Date supported
2001
Medium and material
Gouache on ivory
Dimensions
9 x 7 cm
Grant
20000
Total cost
54695
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