Andrew Robertson, 1777 - 1845. Miniature painter (Self-portrait) 1811, Painted on ivory, this self-portrait has been mounted on a brooch. The brooch is designed to swivel round, revealing a gold cupid, dog and harp on the reverse. Robertson, one of the finest Scottish miniaturists, studied under Alexander Nasmyth and Sir Henry Raeburn. This miniature shows Robertson's typical style of painting, characterised by clear drawing and forceful modelling
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Тhomas Hargreaves (British, 1775-1846) - A young Gentleman, wearing black coat over white waistcoat and tied stock. Signed on the reverse and dated T Hargreaves pinxt/ 1818, ormolu frame with beaded border