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This portrait dates from Bossi's first sojourn in Sweden, 1795-1801. For another miniature of the same year, see G. Cavalli-Björkman, Svenskt Miniatyrmaleri, Stockholm, 1981, opp. p. 128, lower right.
A young Gentleman, facing left in grey coat and brown embroidered white silk waistcoat, knotted white muslin cravat, powdered hair
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DOMENICO BOSSI (1765-1853)
A young Gentleman, facing left in grey coat and brown embroidered white silk waistcoat, knotted white muslin cravat, powdered hair
signed and dated 'D: Bossi Pinxit 1800 Stock' (lower left)
2 7/16 in. (62 mm.) diam., gilt-copper mount
A young Gentleman, facing left in grey coat and brown embroidered white silk waistcoat, knotted white muslin cravat, powdered hair
signed and dated 'D: Bossi Pinxit 1800 Stock' (lower left)
2 7/16 in. (62 mm.) diam., gilt-copper mount