Portrait of an English Nobleman

Gallery 396, European Art 1500-1850, third floor

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Portrait of an English Nobleman

c. 1720

Christian Friedrich Zincke (German (active England), 1685–1767)

In the eighteenth century, enamel miniatures in which brilliant colors were fired onto a porcelain base were popular. One of the finest miniaturists was Christian Friedrich Zincke, a German artist who worked in England. His works were highly sought after for their smooth surfaces, saturated colors, and realistic depictions of velvet and lace.

Gallery 396, European Art 1500-1850, third floor

Object Details

Title:

Portrait of an English Nobleman

Date:

c. 1720

Artist:

Christian Friedrich Zincke (German (active England), 1685–1767)

Medium:

Enamel on porcelain

Dimensions:

1 3/4 x 1 7/16 inches (4.5 x 3.7 cm)

Classification:

Miniatures

Credit Line:

125th Anniversary Acquisition. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shanis and Mr. and Mrs. Harris Stern in memory of Jeannette Stern Whitebook Lasker, 2000

Accession Number:

2000-137-16

Geography:

Probably made in England, Europe

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Gallery 396, European Art 1500-1850, third floor

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