Miniature, Portrait of an Admiral, Attributed to Robert Field (1769–1819)
An elegant oval miniature attributed to Robert Field (1769–1819), depicting a bust-length portrait of an admiral in his blue uniform, adorned with epaulettes and gold embroidery. The sitter is shown in three-quarter view against a delicately shaded blue background, highlighting the refined features of his face.
The miniature is mounted as a pendant in a 9-karat gold oval frame.
The reverse features a glazed compartment containing braided hair.
Robert Field, a miniaturist active in London and later in the United States, emphasizes the quality of execution and the work’s place within the refined tradition of Neoclassical portrait miniatures.
Period: Late 18th century
9-karat gold mount
Dimensions: 7 cm x 5 cm
