Fine Portrait Miniatures : > European Artists > Charles Henard circa 1795
  Charles Henard circa 1795


 
 

A beautiful portrait of young lady wearing a white and gold gown. It is taken against a leafy woodland background, complemented by the almost Grecian wreath of greenery in her hair.It is set in the original gilt frame with later solid reverse panel.

Dimensions: Oval 3 inches high.

Price Guide: E

Item Reference: 5

Additional Information: For comparison see pl. 275 no. 542 in Leo Schidlof's 'The Miniature in Europe' Henard worked in France and England, where he exhibited at the Salon and R.A. His miniatures typically show dark eyes and marked eyebrows.His ladies frequently wear a shawl or jacket of an ochre colour and he sometimes uses landscape backgrounds.