Watercolour guache, cardboard, leather
1800s
This miniature of John Wesley is in its original leather travelling case. It dates to the mid 1800s and was painted after the portrait of Wesley by George Romney. The painting is typical of many 19th century commemorative portraits of Wesley and a good example of 'Wesleyana', or Wesley commemorative ware. The artist, 'Lewis', has not as yet been identified.
1800s
This miniature of John Wesley is in its original leather travelling case. It dates to the mid 1800s and was painted after the portrait of Wesley by George Romney. The painting is typical of many 19th century commemorative portraits of Wesley and a good example of 'Wesleyana', or Wesley commemorative ware. The artist, 'Lewis', has not as yet been identified.