Unknown, English
19th century.
Miniature portrait of Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822) as a boy
England, 19th century.
watercolor and opaque watercolor,on ivory
maximum dimensions: 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 inches (83 x 57 mm), oval
AZ079
Provenance
James Leigh Hunt; Jacintha Shelley Leigh Hunt Cheltnam; J. Pierpont Morgan (d. 1913); J.P. Morgan, Jr. (d. 1943).
Inscriptions/Markings
Inscribed at lower center of frame, "P.B. Shelley". Pasted on back of the frame is the following inscription in the hand of Leigh Hunt, "Genoa, October 17, 1822 / This minature was given to me by my poor dear / friend Shelley in the presence of Lord Byron. / Leigh Hunt."
Summary
Sitter is shown three-quarters face to the left, against a gray background, wearing a blue suit with brass buttons and a white lace collar.
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