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Portrait of a Gentleman
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| Artist / Maker | Andrew Plimer |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1785/90 |
| Culture / Origin | England |
| Medium | Watercolor on ivory |
| Dimensions | 5.7 × 5.1 cm (2 1/4 × 2 in.); Framed: 8.3 × 5.7 cm (3 1/4 × 2 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Painting and Sculpture of Europe |
| Type | Miniature Painting |
About the Artist
Born the sons of a clockmaker, Nathaniel Plimer and his younger brother Andrew initially trained in their father's profession, although they grew restless with this trade, and ran off to live with Gypsies for two years. By 1781, they were together in London, and determined to practice art. Both took up residence with established artists. Nathaniel worked as a servant to the enamellist, Henry Bone, whereas Andrew became the valet to the portrait and miniature painter, Richard Cosway. Cosway discovered… Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
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