Margaret Carnac, Mrs John Carnac
Henry Jacob Burch (London 1763 - 1834)
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
circa 1815
Materials
Watercolour on ivory
Measurements
176 mm (Height)
Order this imageCollection
Mompesson House, Wiltshire
NT 723997
Summary
Portrait miniature, watercolour painting on ivory, Margaret Carnac, Mrs John Carnac, by Henry Jacob Burch (London 1763 - 1834). c.1815. Oval. Half-length portrait of a mature woman, turned to the right, gazing at the spectator, in a white square-cut Empire-line dress, crimson shawl, white turban with pearls, pearl necklace, lace neckband. Green eyes, brown hair (?wid), aged about 50. Sky background. With a note saying she is Margaret Carnac. Signed lower right: Burch.
Marks and inscriptions
Mrs Benson (written twice in pencil and ink on reverse)
Makers and roles
Henry Jacob Burch (London 1763 - 1834) , miniaturist