Mexican Portrait Miniatures of Officer and Wife

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Mexican Portrait Miniatures of Officer and Wife
Medium: Oil on Board,
Circa 1845-50

Two intricately detailed oil-on-board miniatures portray a … Read more Mexican Portrait Miniatures of Officer and Wife
Medium: Oil on Board,
Circa 1845-50

Two intricately detailed oil-on-board miniatures portray a military officer and his wife. The paintings share a common backdrop of rolling hills and verdant fields, suggesting a serene rural setting.

The officer is seated in a Federal-style chair, with a dramatic sunset casting a warm glow behind him. He is dressed in a formal military uniform, distinguished by a high, white and red collar and matching cuffs. His left arm rests casually on the chair's armrest, while his body is slightly turned toward the viewer.

The woman is positioned in a complementary pose, seated and turned slightly to her left. She wears a low-cut black or dark blue dress, and her hair is parted in the center. Her elegant attire is complemented by large gold earrings featuring a diamond shape with a dangling pearl, a gold necklace with intricate strands, and a gold bracelet on her right arm.

The miniatures offer a glimpse into the lives and social standing of a couple during the 19th century, within the Mexican context. The miniatures are within gilt wood frames.

Dimensions: Frame: 5 3/4 inches high x 4 3/4 inches wide x 3/4 inches deep (14.6 x 12.1 cm.); Sight: 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (11.4 x 9.5 cm.),

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