Classicism Portrait Medaillon, ca. 1800 vintage_clothes reflecting the understated elegance of

reflecting the understated elegance of high‑ranking British officers’ uniforms

The day bodice has half‑length sleeves

with expansive surfaces and minimal excess trim

Made in the familiar pentagonal format

creating a clean

Classicism Portrait Medaillon, ca. 1800 vintage_clothes reflecting the understated elegance ofA young man with blond hair, a white tie and a black frock coat. In the background the sky shines blue. White clouds are passing by. This classicism medallion presents this young man in skillful miniature painting, safely kept behind glass. A braid of hair and a tuft of hair are inset on the back of the piece, also behind glass. Engraved mother of pearl shimmers through. Apparently this is a romantic gift of classicism, easily datable to the years