L. Lecomte XIXᵉ siècle. - Portrait de deux sœurs portant des coiffures à la girafe."

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Portrait of two sisters wearing giraffe hairstyles, created with mixed media, France, in the 19th century.

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L. Lecomte 19th century.
Portrait of two sisters wearing giraffe-inspired hairstyles.
Watercolor, black crayon, and gouache highlights.
Signed and dated 1831 at the bottom right.
Inscribed on the passe-partout 'In Paris at Isabey, 23, Boulevard des Capucines.'
Jean-Baptiste Isabey's workshop, a renowned miniaturist and portraitist, hosted many artists and personalities as well as students.
Watercolor diameter: 20 cm.
Dimensions of the aquarelle support: 26.3 x 25.7 cm.
Dimensions with its mat: 28.7 x 26.7 cm.
The blue background is a virtual presentation and not a montage.

L. Lecomte 19th century.
Portrait of two sisters wearing giraffe-inspired hairstyles.
Watercolor, black crayon, and gouache highlights.
Signed and dated 1831 at the bottom right.
Inscribed on the passe-partout 'In Paris at Isabey, 23, Boulevard des Capucines.'
Jean-Baptiste Isabey's workshop, a renowned miniaturist and portraitist, hosted many artists and personalities as well as students.
Watercolor diameter: 20 cm.
Dimensions of the aquarelle support: 26.3 x 25.7 cm.
Dimensions with its mat: 28.7 x 26.7 cm.
The blue background is a virtual presentation and not a montage.

Details

Artist
L. Lecomte XIXᵉ siècle.
Title of artwork
Portrait de deux sœurs portant des coiffures à la girafe."
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
France
Year
1831
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
20 cm
Width
20 cm
Depiction/Theme
Portrait
Style
Classical
Period
19th century
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