An Unknown Young Lady Playing the Piano
Unknown [name retired]
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
Unknown
Materials
Watercolour on ivory
Measurements
3.50 in (Diameter)
Order this imageCollection
Castle Drogo, Devon
NT 903831
Summary
Portrait miniature, watercolour painting on ivory, An Unknown Young Lady Playing the Piano by Unknown artist. Circular. Three-quarter-length portrait, turned to the left, gazing at the spectator and playing a piano, seated in a wooden slatted chair, wearing a high-waisted white dress and a brown/reddish shawl draped over both arms. Dark hair, centre parting and dressed to the back. There is some sheet music on the piano stand.
Provenance
This item forms part of the original Drewe family collection at Castle Drogo. It was transferred to the National Trust in 2008.
Marks and inscriptions
COT GRAF (piano signed)
Makers and roles
Unknown [name retired], artist