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What were miniature portraits painted on?
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Miniature portraits were first painted on a variety of mediums, some of the more popular being vellum, and card or cardboard. Paintings would typically be done in watercolor. Later painting in enamel on metal became a classic medium for painting miniature portraits. On 1stDibs, find an array of authentic miniature portraits.
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American Portrait Miniature of a Woman in a White Gown, Thomas Story Officer
Located in Downingtown, PA
American portrait miniature by Thomas Story Officer,
Woman in a White Gown,
Signed "T.S. Officer
Category
Antique 1830s American American Empire Paintings
Materials
Ivory
Miniature Portraits Diamonds Pearls Yellow Gold Double-sided French Brooch
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
celluloid to ivory. Some portrait miniatures were done of famous "beauties" of the era, others were of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Romantic Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
