Portrait of Lt. J. Sol

Object Name
Object Type
Category
Paintings
Date
1803
Medium
watercolour on ivory, gold
Credit Line
The Thomson Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Object Number
2003/1337
Location
AGO, Gallery 109 Thomson European, Miniatures Roomette, Interior Case, West
Overall: 9.3 x 7 x 1.3 cm (3 11/16 x 2 3/4 x 1/2 in.)
Signature
Signed and dated LR: J.S./1803
Inscription
Reverse in seed pearls in plaited hair panel: J S
Markings
Contemporary notepad paper with ball point inscription inside case: LT Sol was Aide de Comp to Lord McQuarey 1st Governor General of New South Wales to whom (McQuarey) presented this gold double case watch in 1912. John Smart. Keep this paper
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