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Master Ackerman, in brown coat with black collar, brown breeches, grey waistcoat, white frilled shirt, an artist's portfolio under his left arm, a paintbrush in his left hand; seated in a landscape
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J. LEWIS (BRITISH, FL. 1801-1808)
Master Ackerman, in brown coat with black collar, brown breeches, grey waistcoat, white frilled shirt, an artist's portfolio under his left arm, a paintbrush in his left hand; seated in a landscape
inscribed on backing card 'Portrait of Master Ackerman J Lewis 101 Strand' and, in a later hand, 'master ackerman by J. Lewis'
on ivory
oval, 3 11/16 in. (94 mm.) high, gilt-metal frame with glazed reverse
Master Ackerman, in brown coat with black collar, brown breeches, grey waistcoat, white frilled shirt, an artist's portfolio under his left arm, a paintbrush in his left hand; seated in a landscape
inscribed on backing card 'Portrait of Master Ackerman J Lewis 101 Strand' and, in a later hand, 'master ackerman by J. Lewis'
on ivory
oval, 3 11/16 in. (94 mm.) high, gilt-metal frame with glazed reverse
Provenance
Edward Grosvenor Paine (1911-1989) Collection, New Orleans, La., inv. no. 156; Sotheby's, London, 22 June 1981, lot 160.
Literature
L. R. Schidlof, The Miniature in Europe, Graz, 1964, I, p. 499, II, p. 996-997, illustrated IV, pl. 365, fig. 737.
D. Foskett, A Dictionary of British Miniature Painters, London, 1972, I, p. 382 ('The general effect is good'), illustrated II, pl. 211, no. 531.
D. Foskett, Miniatures: Dictionary and Guide, Woodbridge, 1987, p. 589.
D. Foskett, A Dictionary of British Miniature Painters, London, 1972, I, p. 382 ('The general effect is good'), illustrated II, pl. 211, no. 531.
D. Foskett, Miniatures: Dictionary and Guide, Woodbridge, 1987, p. 589.
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy, 1806, no. 670 (as 'Portrait of Master Akerman' [sic.]).
Special notice
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