Miniature, Portrait “lady With The Harp”, Early 19th Century.

Small round painting on ivory representing the portrait of a lady from the Empire period, early 19th century. We can see a contemporary lady of her time playing the harp. The clothes and headdress she wears are in the empire fashion characteristic of the high society “ladies” of the time. She is seated, playing the harp, an activity very popular with ladies at the time, which underlines her rank while illustrating her daily life and that of women of her condition at that time. Miniature typically representative of the empire era. Early 19th century. The painting is fixed under glass, in an elegant gilded brass frame. 19th century Good condition Dimensions: With frame: height with hook: 8 cm diameter: 7.5 cm At sight: diameter: 5.8 cm