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Signed Miniature Portrait by Horace Hone, 1790
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Signed Miniature Portrait by Horace Hone, 1790

18th century
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In the year that President George Washington delivered the first State of the Union address and the Scottish Philosopher Adam Smith died, this bashful young lady sat for her portrait to the Anglo-Irish artist Horace Hone. Wearing a classic white dress with a frilled neckline and a neckerchief fill-in, her natural curls fall over her shoulders and are decorated with a blue ribbon bandeau.

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The portrait is signed and dated on the obverse HH / 1790. It is presented in the original gold frame that is enclosed on the reverse.

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Horace Hone (1754/56-1825) was taught how to paint by his father, Nathaniel, before attending the Royal Academy Schools. In 1782 he settled in Dublin where he managed a fashionable studio. His career was boosted in 1795 when he was appointed Miniature Painter to the Prince of Wales (later George IV). In later years he returned to live in London but by then was suffering from poor mental health.

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Framed Size: 89 x 68mm

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International Shipping: £20

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Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
7cm (2.76")
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Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

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SA756755
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5874
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In the year that President George Washington delivered the first State of the Union address and the Scottish Philosopher Adam Smith died, this bashful young lady sat for her portrait to the Anglo-Irish artist Horace Hone.
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Wearing a classic white dress with a frilled neckline and a neckerchief fill-in, her natural curls fall over her shoulders and are decorated with a blue ribbon bandeau.
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fig 1. Signed Miniature Portrait by Horace Hone, 1790
fig 1. Signed Miniature Portrait by Horace Hone, 1790

The portrait is signed and dated on the obverse HH / 1790. It is presented in the original gold frame that is enclosed on the reverse.

Horace Hone (1754/56-1825) was taught how to paint by his father, Nathaniel, before attending the Royal Academy Schools. In 1782 he settled in Dublin where he managed a fashionable studio. His career was boosted in 1795 when he was appointed Miniature Painter to the Prince of Wales (later George IV). In later years he returned to live in London but by then was suffering from poor mental health.

Framed Size: 89 x 68mm

International Shipping: £20

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA756755
Dealers Internal Ref
5874
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Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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