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A Rare Portrait by a Late Eighteenth Century Miniaturist: David Gibson
Featured today is a rare find: a superbly well-preserved miniature portrait by David Gibson of Edinburgh and London. The portrait is clearly dated 1800 and, in typical David Gibson fashion, it is...
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Head Hunters, Body Parts and Fast Food Portraiture
There is an old expression in English in which something expensive is referred to as “costing an arm and a leg”. Popular legend traces the origins of this expression to nineteenth century portrait...
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A Grouping of Three Beautiful, French Miniature Portraits
While it may be true that miniature portraiture originated in England, it was the French who perfected the art form. At least, that it is my personal opinion. Of course, when acquiring pieces for my...
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A Gem of a Twentieth Century Miniature Portrait: a Roman Catholic Cardinal,...
Today’s featured portrait is a superb example of twentieth century miniature portraiture. Personally, it is one of my favorites; and I consider it a cornerstone piece of my collection. Artistically,...
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Early Nineteenth Century University Graduate
As I have built my collection of miniature portraits, I have strived to assemble an eclectic mix of miniatures. This provides an esthetic benefit by infusing the collection with refreshing contrast;...
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Sex, Lies and Miniature Portraits
The history of fine art is peppered with drama, intrigue, and even sexual innuendo — sometimes at the hands of artists, sometimes at the hands of larger-than-life collectors and sometimes at the hands...
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