Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
The drawing is signed along the edge Emilie Jenisch fecit Mei 1815.
Emilie Jenisch was born in Hamburg in 1790. In May 1815, the month this drawing was completed, she married Johann Wilhelm Rucker and with him had five children.
Despite her obvious talent, it appears that Emilie was not a professional artist.
In fine condition, the drawing is mounted within a later giltwood frame (slight loss to the moulding on the right side).
Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Small portraiture of character & historical interest
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Emilie Jenisch, Miniature Portrait Drawing 1815
