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Part of a face

English
about 1820

Medium/Technique Watercolor on ivory
Dimensions 5.6 x 3.5 cm (2 3/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Daniel B. Fearing
Accession Number10.105
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsMiniatures

DescriptionTwo brown eyes, eyebrows and part of a nose visible through clouded background. Set as a brooch with rectangular black enamel and gold frame. Enclosed glass on reverse of frame. No inscription.

Set in a brooch frame, possibly gold.
Provenance1910, given to the MFA by Daniel B. Fearing (Accession Date: April 21, 1910)