Charlotte Augusta Howard, Age 13, Ivory Miniature By Emma Eleonora Kendrick (british 1788–1871)
Artist: Emma Eleonora Kendrick
Portrait of a child of noble descent, as indicated by the original inscription on the reverse: “Charlotte Augusta Howard, age 13.” This delicate ivory miniature was painted in 1831 by Emma Eleonora Kendrick (1788–1871), a British artist renowned for her miniatures and watercolors.
As a court painter to King George IV and his daughter, Princess Elizabeth I, she was appointed “Ordinary Miniature Painter to the King.” Based in London, she was a member of the New Water-Colour Society and the Society of British Artists. She exhibited her works from 1811 to 1840 at the Royal Academy and the Water-Colour Society (1815–1820). She created miniature portraits of the royal family and London’s high society, as well as watercolors depicting classical, mythological, and literary subjects (Psyche; Cleopatra; scenes from Byron and Walter Scott). Toward the end of her life, she taught miniature painting to the daughters of noble families. Her manual, titled *Conversations on the Art of Miniature Painting*, published in 1830, remains a valuable resource for specialized researchers despite its concise format.
Bibliography: Thieme/Becker, “Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Künsler,” Leipzig, 1999; Redgrave, *Dictionary of Art*, 1878; E.C. Clay, *English Female Artists*, 1876; Williamson, *A History of Portrait Miniature*, 1904.
Inscription: on the reverse—original inscription in English: “Emma Eleonora Kendrick, pinx. (English: painted) 1831, miniature painter to His Majesty George IV” and a note regarding the subject: “Charlotte Augusta Howard, 13 years old.”
Technique: gouache on ivory. Original period frame in gilded bronze.
Dimensions: unframed, width 5 x height 6.5 cm; framed, width 11 x height 12.3 cm.
Condition: fairly good condition; a crack is visible in the upper right corner (see photo).
As a court painter to King George IV and his daughter, Princess Elizabeth I, she was appointed “Ordinary Miniature Painter to the King.” Based in London, she was a member of the New Water-Colour Society and the Society of British Artists. She exhibited her works from 1811 to 1840 at the Royal Academy and the Water-Colour Society (1815–1820). She created miniature portraits of the royal family and London’s high society, as well as watercolors depicting classical, mythological, and literary subjects (Psyche; Cleopatra; scenes from Byron and Walter Scott). Toward the end of her life, she taught miniature painting to the daughters of noble families. Her manual, titled *Conversations on the Art of Miniature Painting*, published in 1830, remains a valuable resource for specialized researchers despite its concise format.
Bibliography: Thieme/Becker, “Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Künsler,” Leipzig, 1999; Redgrave, *Dictionary of Art*, 1878; E.C. Clay, *English Female Artists*, 1876; Williamson, *A History of Portrait Miniature*, 1904.
Inscription: on the reverse—original inscription in English: “Emma Eleonora Kendrick, pinx. (English: painted) 1831, miniature painter to His Majesty George IV” and a note regarding the subject: “Charlotte Augusta Howard, 13 years old.”
Technique: gouache on ivory. Original period frame in gilded bronze.
Dimensions: unframed, width 5 x height 6.5 cm; framed, width 11 x height 12.3 cm.
Condition: fairly good condition; a crack is visible in the upper right corner (see photo).
1 800 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Ivory
Width: 11
Height: 12,3
Reference (ID): 1791433
Availability: In stock
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