Emanuel Thomas was one of the most successful European miniaturists of the 19th century. His acutely observed portraits won him numerous commissions from aristocratic families in Austria. After training as an architect and excelling in draughtsmanship, he turned his attention to portrait miniatures.As the pupil of Michael Moritz Daffinger, he made many connections with important patrons as well as observing his popular, meticulous style of painting. He spent most of his working life in Vienna .
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Sunday, 30 December 2012
'Portrait Bracelet of a Lady ' Emanuel Thomas Peter (English 1799-1873) Set into a gold bracelet decorated with pearls and old cut diamonds , engraved with scrolling floral decoration. Oval 52mm (2.1/8in high) The interior engraved ' To the memory of a most loyal friend' Private collection.
Emanuel Thomas was one of the most successful European miniaturists of the 19th century. His acutely observed portraits won him numerous commissions from aristocratic families in Austria. After training as an architect and excelling in draughtsmanship, he turned his attention to portrait miniatures.As the pupil of Michael Moritz Daffinger, he made many connections with important patrons as well as observing his popular, meticulous style of painting. He spent most of his working life in Vienna .
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