James Nasmyth

Made:
circa 1830s
James Nasmyth James Nasmyth

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James Nasmyth
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James Nasmyth
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Miniature painting, said to be of James Nasmyth [?] as a young man. Artist unknown; nd. [c1830s]. Pencil, pen and ink, col. wash on white background; image [sight] 9x7cm, oval, mounted in card, in glazed oval leatherbacked frame 12x10cm. Unsigned, undated. Labels on verso of case say: GH Gabb Bequest. [in 19th century hand] James Nasmyth Celebrated Engineer. - Portrait, aged 20s-30, in brown suit, fresh complexion, HS to L looking to front

Details

Category:
Art
Object Number:
1952-239
Materials:
pencil, pen and ink, col. wash
Measurements:
overall: 120 x 100 mm
type:
painting and portrait
credit:
H. E. Backer