Dame Ellen Terry (1847-1928)
British (English) School
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
Unknown
Materials
Damask, Mica, Paper, Watercolour paint
Measurements
30 mm (Height); 98 mm (Diameter)
Order this imageCollection
Smallhythe Place, Kent
NT 1118100
Summary
Portrait miniature in a green damask covered circular box with green and gold edging, containing 10 mica discs depicting different costumes, Dame Ellen Terry (1847-1928), British (English) School. Inside, the base painted with miniature watercolour portrait of Ellen Terry and each of the 10 mica discs is painted with different costumes from her various roles which can be superimposed onto the watercolour. Similar NT/SMA/L/3.
Makers and roles
British (English) School, miniaturist