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2. Portrait miniature - Wikipedia

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   Christian Horneman's miniature portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven (1802).. In Denmark, Cornelius Høyer specialized in miniature painting (often 40 mm × 30 mm or approximately 1-1.5 inches, or in many case, oval or round in shape) in the second half of the 18th century and was appointed Miniature Painter to the Danish Court in 1769.

3. Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers

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   Modern miniature painting respects many of the principles originally set by Hilliard. [14] When the Society was founded, the maximum size for a miniature was 12 by 10 inches. Today, the permitted size varies depending on shape and medium, but paintings (including frame and mount) should have a diameter of no more than 4.5 inches.

4. Archibald Robertson (painter) - Wikipedia

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   [4] [6] Robertson was a successful painter of portraits and miniature portraits. [4] He also engraved, including topographical engravings. Archibald and Alexander collaborated on works, like the engravings. [7] Archibald came to the United States in 1791 [7] at the invitation of several wealthy individuals to teach art. [8]

5. Miniature art - Wikipedia

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   Miniature art includes paintings, engravings and sculptures that are very small; it has a long history that dates back to prehistory. The portrait miniature is the most common form in recent centuries, and from ancient times, engraved gems , often used as impression seals , and cylinder seals in various materials were very important.

6. John Smart - Wikipedia

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   He possessed a great knowledge of anatomy, and his portraits are drawn with greater anatomical accuracy and possess more distinction than those of any miniature painter of his time. [3] The most important collection of Smart's work was given by John W. and Martha Jane Phillips Starr to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The Starr collection ...

7. Andrew Robertson (miniaturist) - Wikipedia

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   Robertson created a new style of miniature portrait that became dominant by the middle of the nineteenth century; at least four examples are held in the Victoria and Albert Museum. [3] He broke with previous styles, particularly the work of Richard Cosway , and was critical of these earlier painters, describing their works as 'pretty things but ...

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9. James Peale - Wikipedia

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   At the outset of his painting career Peale painted portraits and still-life, and by the mid-1780s had established his reputation. At about this time, however, Charles turned over his own miniature portrait practice to him, and throughout the 1790s and early 19th century Peale devoted himself to miniature painting.