GRIMALDI William (1751-1830), MAN'S PORTRAIT, MINIATURE CIRCA 1780

TECHNIQUE: Watercolor and gouache on ivory, protected under a convex glass

ARSTIST: Grimaldi Wiliam

SIGNED: W. Grimaldi A.R.

FRAME : gilded metal frame

PORTRAIT SIZE: 5x4cm

FRAME SIZE:

DESCRIPTION :

Rare portrait by William Grimaldi, signed on the right : W. Grimaldi A. R (Royal Academy .L' artist exposed in Royal Academy of London from 1786 until 1830. However the very French taste of this portrait could date it from the Parisian period of the artist: 1777-1785.


CONDITION: Perfect condition, cleaned by Mr Bernd Pappe.

BIBLIOGRAPHY: Bénézit, Schidlof, Blattel,Thieme et Becker; Lespinasse, Foster, Tansey collection, Victoria and Albert museum