Colonial America
18th Century Primitive Miniature Portrait Circa 1775
c. 1775 Colonial & Revolutionary War Era, Hand-Painted, Primitive Style “Folk” Oval Miniature Portrait, Choice Very Fine.
This is an original really Naive and Primitive style, yet very well executed “Folk Art” Hand-painted Miniature Portrait on white hard natural material. He measures 36 x 47mm (1.75” x 1.5”), having no frame. The portrait is painted in a flat primitive style and appears to be an American painting and subject in our opinion. Aside from a little mounting wear from 6 o'clock area, he is in very fine condition. The reverse has its original paper backing. The colors are still bright, deep and rich. From the sitter's rosy cheeks, one can imagine he was possibly quite a consumer of alcohol. A very original, wonderfully colorful, and overall excellent Colonial and Revolutionary War period Miniature Portrait on Ivory, that would look great in any display of the era.