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Portrait of a Lady
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| Artist / Maker | Christian Friedrich Zincke |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1720 |
| Culture / Origin | Germany |
| Medium | Enamel (?) |
| Dimensions | Framed: 7.1 × 5.4 cm (2 13/16 × 2 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Painting and Sculpture of Europe |
| Type | Miniature Painting |
About the Artist
Christian Friedrich Zincke was born in Dresden, Germany, where he apprenticed with his goldsmith father.1 At the invitation of the master enamelist Charles Boit (1663–1727), Zincke traveled to England in 1706, became Boit’s pupil, and later established the most successful enamel-painting studio in England. Several generations of British monarchs patronized Zincke, including Queen Anne, King George I, and particularly King George II, a great lover of enamels. <br>During the early years of his practice, Zincke charged under 7 guineas for… Full biography →
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Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
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