Miniature Portrait by Adam Buck

Fabulous miniature portrait on paper by Adam Buck (1759-1833). Born in Cork to a family of Irish silversmiths, Buck specialized in painting miniatures from an early age and soon progressed to larger watercolor portraits.  His 1787 family portrait of the Edgeworths includes Maria Edgeworth, Jane Austen’s main rival as a novelist of contemporary manners.  After working in Ireland, Buck emigrated to London in 1795 at the age of 36 and began a long and prolific career as a regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy for over 30 years, with over 170 exhibits. Buck's style is very distinctive and easily recognized.

10" x 8" x 1"