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Metadata
Title |
Mrs. John Izard Middleton (Eliza Augusta Falconet ) |
Artist |
Dun, Nicholas-Francois |
Date |
ca. 1810 |
Medium |
watercolor |
Support |
ivory |
Dimensions |
2 3/4 x 2 3/8 inches |
Signature |
DUN |
Signature Location |
bottom right |
Inscription |
NA |
Credit line |
Gift of the estate of Sally Middleton |
Accession Number |
1960.010.0004 |
Collection |
Miniature |
Exhibition Status |
Currently on view |
Sitter's dates |
1793-1831 |
Description |
Thought to have been painted around the time of her marriage to John Izard Middleton, the miniature by Dun captures a youthful Eliza Middleton at the height of her beauty for which she was noted. The soft coloring and careful detailing contribute to a genuinely feminine portrayal. A native of France, Dun also painted in Naples where he worked until his death. He is reknowned for his exacting sense of detail and minute attention to clothes. Notes: This text is adapted from Martha Severens "The Miniature Portrait Collection of the Carolina Art Association" published by the Carolina Art Association, 1984 |
Subjects |
Middleton Figures Portraits Clothing & dress Hats woman |
Image |
005\1960.10.04.JPG |