Fine 19th century portrait painting of Mozart on beveled porcelain. ?Austrian or German, ca. 1870-1880
The composer is depicted bust-length, facing slightly quarter right. He wears a cream flounced shirt, cravat, and dark brown high-collared jacket, his elegantly-coiffed hair tied at the base of his neck with a brown ribbon. Unsigned.
Unsigned, but demonstrating considerable skill. The letters "S M" impressed into the blank verso. With an indecipherable inscription in pencil and various numbers to verso. The decorative brass frame, with support stand, is contemporary to the painting.
6.9 x 5.1 inches (175 x 130 mm); frame 7.5 x 5.5 inches (190 x 140 mm). An idealized depiction of the composer.
Unsigned, but demonstrating considerable skill. The letters "S M" impressed into the blank verso. With an indecipherable inscription in pencil and various numbers to verso. The decorative brass frame, with support stand, is contemporary to the painting.
6.9 x 5.1 inches (175 x 130 mm); frame 7.5 x 5.5 inches (190 x 140 mm). An idealized depiction of the composer.