Who created "Margaret Rieche Richard"?

Margaret Rieche Richard was created by Dupuy.

What medium is "Margaret Rieche Richard"?

Margaret Rieche Richard is Enamel.

Is "Margaret Rieche Richard" in the public domain?

Yes, Margaret Rieche Richard is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Margaret Rieche Richard

Dupuy

Medium

Enamel

Dimensions

Diameter 2 1/8 in. (54 mm)

Classification

Miniatures

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Georgiana Emily Reynolds, 1918

Accession Number

18.73

Tags

PortraitsWomen

Art Historical Context

Nestled among the treasures of the Metropolitan Museum of's European Paintings department, this delicate enamel miniature portrait depicts Margaret Rieche Richard, a whose poised likeness is captured with remarkable finesse by the artist Dupuy. Measuring just 2 1/8 inches (54 mm) in diameter—small enough to wear as a brooch or locket—this piece exemplifies the intimate art of portrait miniatures, popular in Europe from the 16th to 19th centuries as cherished personal keepsakes. Crafted in enamel, a durable medium involving finely ground glass paints applied to a metal base and repeatedly fire...

Margaret Rieche Richard

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