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Description
The delicately crafted micromosaic plaque is rectangular in shape, and set into a slate backing, all housed within an outer ormolu frame. The plaque depicts a couple in 17th-Century period dress strolling along a grand corridor, with a large tapestry hanging in the background. Toward the right of the stately interior stands a servant holding back a curtain. The servant averts his eyes downward, as does the lady. Curiously, the gentleman looks at his companion suspiciously, implying a secretive mistrust of the lady and suggesting that perhaps the servant, whom she avoids looking at, is her lover.
Details
Country of Origin
Date of Manufacture
c. 1885
Period
Style
Figurative Art, Genre, Grand Tour, Romantic
Materials
Colour
Dimensions
Height
26 cm / 10.2 inches
Width
32 cm / 12.6 inches
Depth
3 cm / 1.2 inches
Reference:
013050