Moritz Michael Daffinger (After), Portrait Of A Lady

Moritz Michael Daffinger (After), Portrait Of A LadyA fine portrait miniature of a lady after Austrian painter, Moritz Michael Daffinger (1790 1849). The original work dates to around 1830. Its unusual to find a Daffinger copy that exhibits such fine brushwork and quality. We discovered it in Sweden but its probably either German or French. The miniature is held within an attractive brass frame with stand. Medium: Watercolour and gum arabicOverall size: 4 x 5 10cm x 12cmYear of creation: c.

Paintings and miniatures scatter the walls

This wonderfully crackly old piece is full of character and it's a window back in time

His portraiture is less common and this particular piece originated in a noble residence on Lake Como in Italy

was a portrait painter

The graduated sky is particularly splendid and evokes memories of peaceful evenings in the countryside

a path winds its way around to our left before disappearing behind some buildings

It’s also interesting that this self-portrait has been painted over another work

Perhaps two of the documents are letters from a loved one

Size including frame 11” x 13” / 28cm x 33cm

This wonderful late 16th-century depiction of Adam and Eve is a joy to behold and truly a piece of history

is known for his busy little countryside scenes that often include several locals going about their day to day activities

1910Provenance: GermanyCondition: Scuffs