Picture

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows an oval-framed painting mounted on a dark wooden plaque, depicting a classic portrait of a man with long, wavy hair, wearing a traditional period outfit accented with a lace collar and ornate patterns. The image, which appears to have an aged or vintage aesthetic, is partially obscured by two visible cracks running horizontally through the painting, suggesting that it might be an old artifact that has suffered from deterioration or damage over time. Mounted above the frame, a small tag with the numbers "575/9250" is attached with twine, possibly indicating an inventory or catalog number. The ornate frame with its golden hue contrasts with the muted colors of the portrait, which captures the solemn expression of the figure against a dark background. The surface texture of the wooden plaque and the detailed embellishments on the frame emphasize the craftsmanship of the piece, while the soft lighting highlights the intricate details of the attire and the delicate features of the figure in the image.

The image shows an oval-framed painting mounted on a dark wooden plaque, depicting a classic portrait of a man with long, wavy hair, wearing a traditional period outfit accented with a lace collar and ornate patterns. The image, which appears to have an aged or vintage aesthetic, is partially obscured by two visible cracks running horizontally through the painting, suggesting that it might be an old artifact that has suffered from deterioration or damage over time. Mounted above the frame, a small tag with the numbers "575/9250" is attached with twine, possibly indicating an inventory or catalog number. The ornate frame with its golden hue contrasts with the muted colors of the portrait, which captures the solemn expression of the figure against a dark background. The surface texture of the wooden plaque and the detailed embellishments on the frame emphasize the craftsmanship of the piece, while the soft lighting highlights the intricate details of the attire and the delicate features of the figure in the image.

Name/Title

Picture

Entry/Object ID

575/9250

Description

miniature / wood with brass trim on oval opening / portrait of man (Gainesborough) and dog/ c. 1930

Collection

DOLL HOUSE

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Picture

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

1/4 in

Width

4-1/2 in

Length

5-1/4 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 11, 1992