Antique Miniature Young Man Military Officer Portrait Painting John Smart, Circa 1780 Paintings 61 cm X 51 cm

61 cm X 51 cm

cream and pink

the head of Ganesha having a hinged lid to fill with oil

To the front of the chest there are large and deeply carved geometric devices

Antique Miniature Young Man Military Officer Portrait Painting John Smart, Circa 1780 Paintings 61 cm X 51 cmA fine antique miniature portrait painting, John Smart (1741 1811). The painting circa 1780. A very handsome portrait miniature of a young military officer, painted on an ivory wafer and signed "Smart" to the lower right hand side, the painting is housed in the original brass frame with a hinged hanging hook to the top. Original glass to the front and rear, the rear having the monogram of the young sitter. The painting is in very good condition indeed.