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Souvenir with miniature portrait of François Boucher

Alexander RoslinWW-1775-T001132

1775·Gold, enamel, ivory·3 1/2 x 2 in. (8.9 x 5.1 cm)

Catalogue

Year: 1775
Medium: Gold, enamel, ivory
Dimensions: 3 1/2 x 2 in. (8.9 x 5.1 cm)
Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Artist: Alexander Roslin

Artist

Alexander Roslin

Painting

Alexander Roslin was a Swedish painter who worked in Scania, Bayreuth, Paris, Italy, Warsaw and St. Petersburg, primarily for members of aristocratic families. He combined insightful psychological portrayal with a skillful representation of fabrics and jewels.

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