Portrait of two children
charles abraham chasselat (1782 – 1843)
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Fondazione Accorsi - Ometto - Museo di Arti Decorative (Turin, Italy)
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The miniature represents by the portrait of two children (hypothetically a boy and a girl) in a pose that makes us think these are brothers or in any case relatives. They are placed outdoor, considering the presence of the banister behind them. On the back of the work, a paper indicates that the miniature was exhibited in 1964 at the Torino Salon of Domestic Arts. It is also present the signature in cursive
About this artwork
- Title: Portrait of two children
- Artist: charles abraham chasselat
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Fondazione Accorsi - Ometto - Museo di Arti Decorative
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
