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Colonel Thomas Pinckney, Jr., (1780-1842), 1801, by Edward Greene Malbone (1777-1807), watercolor on ivory. One of the oldest and finest collections of miniature portraits in the country (U.S.) is on display. The collection of more than 500 works ranges from the earliest miniatures produced in Charleston in 1740 to 20th century artists such as Leila Waring. It reveals the vitality of the art form during the early decades of the 19th century, and includes portraits by James Peale, Edward Greene Malbone and Charleston's foremost artist of the period, Charles Fraser. Below is an example of what is often on view. |
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Mrs. Thomas Pinckney, Jr. (Eliza Izard, 1784-1862), 1801, by Edward Greene Malbone (1777-1807), watercolor on ivory.
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General John McPherson (1756-1806), by Edward Greene Malbone (1777-1807), watercolor on ivory.
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| Afternoon Tea (A Cup of Tea, Dorothy Thomson Waring), 1923, by Leila Waring (1876-1964), watercolor on ivory. Leila Waring actively promoted a re-birth of this 18th and 19th century style portraiture. While many of Waring's miniatures are of family members, she also undertook commissions from other Charlestonians and from visitors to the city. Her style reflects a preference for a light palette, visual brushwork and informal poses. |
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Ann Hathaway's Cottage, Brenda Carpenter 4" x 5" |
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Miniature by John Downman, A.R.A 1750-1824 Portrait of Punell Bransby Cooper aged 5
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The art of miniature painting is many hundreds of years old. The earliest examples in the Western world are to be found in the illuminated capital letters of ancient church manuscripts. Decorated often with pure gold leaf, these tiny pictures showed scenes of everyday mediaeval life, scenes from the Bible, or portraits of saints and angels. After the invention of the printing press, the skill of the illuminators was turned to the painting of exquisite miniature portraits for rich merchants and royalty. These jewel-like works of art were small enough to be held in the palm of the hand and were carried much as we carry family photos today. With the introduction of photography in the middle of the 19th century, the art of the miniature was in danger of being lost. However, the 20th century has seen a tremendous increase in interest. Today there are many fine miniature painters (and, no, we are not all vertically challenged) covering all subjects under the sun. he art of miniature painting is many hundreds of years old. The earliest examples in the Western world are to be found in the illuminated capital letters of ancient church manuscripts. Decorated often with pure gold leaf, these tiny pictures showed scenes of everyday mediaeval life, scenes from the Bible, or portraits of saints and angels. After the invention of the printing press, the skill of the illuminators was turned to the painting of exquisite miniature portraits for rich merchants and royalty. These jewel-like works of art were small enough to be held in the palm of the hand and were carried much as we carry family photos today. With the introduction of photography in the middle of the 19th century, the art of the miniature was in danger of being lost. However, the 20th century has seen a tremendous increase in interest. Today there are many fine miniature painters (and, no, we are not all vertically challenged) covering all subjects under the sun.
After the invention of the printing press, the skill of the illuminators was turned to the painting of exquisite miniature portraits for rich merchants and royalty. These jewel-like works of art were small enough to be held in the palm of the hand and were carried much as we carry family photos today. With the introduction of photography in the middle of the 19th century, the art of the miniature was in danger of being lost. However, the 20th century has seen a tremendous increase in interest. Today there are many fine miniature painters (and, no, we are not all vertically challenged) covering all subjects under the sun. |
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Joseph Mallord William Turner
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Portrait Miniature in England Reviews Synopsis This account of the development of English miniature painting features masterpieces from the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection. The portrait miniature is a unique art form with its own techniques, painters and history. One of its greatest exponents, Nicholas Hilliard, called it a "thing apart from other painting", and within the history of Western art it stands as a particularly English contribution with a flourishing life for nearly 400 years. Miniatures were painted to be viewed and held closely, to be given away as tokens of loyalty and love. The book offers insights into the society which allowed the art of the miniaturist to flourish and develop, and takes a fresh look at these delicate works, revealing aspects usually hidden from view and details which show the techniques used by artists to achieve their effects. |
Katherine Coombs
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Johanna Casper Lavater His Essays on Physiognomy in the 1770s possibly did much to stimulate interest in silhouette art. Some of his profiles. |
Silhouettes by John Miers (1756-1821) It is generally acknowledged that the best know, most successful and greatest profilist was John Miers. |
Miniature Art A brief look at this exquisite fine art form. |
Silhouette art Miniature pen and ink drawings by Douglas Carpenter, brief history of the silhouette craft, some fine silhouettes.August Edouart Probably the most famous Silhouettist of all, credited with over 3800 silhouettes. Well known for group portraits in shadow.Etienne de Silhouette The French Finance Minister from which the name silhouette is taken. Plus four coloured silhouettes. |