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John Marras was a French portrait miniaturist working in New York City during the first decade of the 19th century. He later appears as a court painter to the Sultan in Constantinople.
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JOHN MARRAS, DATED 1804
Portrait Miniature of Mrs. McAwly
Watercolor on ivory, inscribed, "Mrs. McAwly, Temora," 3 1/8in. high
John Marras was a French portrait miniaturist working in New york City during the first decade of the 19th century. He later appears as a court painter to the Sultan in Constantinople.
Portrait Miniature of Mrs. McAwly
Watercolor on ivory, inscribed, "Mrs. McAwly, Temora," 3 1/8in. high
John Marras was a French portrait miniaturist working in New york City during the first decade of the 19th century. He later appears as a court painter to the Sultan in Constantinople.