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Description
Set onto black marble, this fine 19th Century micromosaic depicts a charming interior scene in a rustic dining room of a large, stately house. Shown just left of centre is the lady of the house, leaning on the edge of a table and glancing backwards as two men dressed in colourful clothes lean towards her. At the other end of the table, a friar in religious dress leans forward with his face in his hands, appearing to disapprove of the flirtatious nature of the interaction. The scene is set in front of a large, open brick fireplace, in which the tesserae of the micromosaic are beautifully arranged to accurately depict the patterns of the brickwork.
Details
Country of Origin
Date of Manufacture
c. 1885
Period
Style
Materials
Micro-mosaic, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze)
Colour
Dimensions
Height
28 cm / 11 inches
Width
33 cm / 13 inches
Depth
3 cm / 1.2 inches
Reference:
14884