Portrait of The Empress Joséphine (1763-1814)

Object Name
Object Type
Category
Paintings
Date
c. 1800-c. 1809
Medium
gouache and watercolour on ivory, gold, enamel
Credit Line
The Thomson Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Object Number
AGOID.29405
Location
AGO, Gallery 109 Thomson European, Miniatures Roomette, Interior Case, East

Dimensions

Overall (including case): 8.1 x 5.9 x 2 cm (3 3/16 x 2 5/16 x 13/16 in.)

Signature, Inscriptions, and Markings

Inscription
In black watercolour on left periphery of portrait: Paint (or Saint?)
Markings
Two unidentified hallmarks on inside of lid and on inside of case.

Subjects

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