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Renowned engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) is depicted here in miniature. Considered one of the greatest figures of the Industrial Revolution, Brunel's achievements include the Great Western Railway, SS Great Britain, Clifton Suspension Bridge, and Thames Tunnel, as well as numerous other bridges, tunnels, steamships, and buildings. Beautifully presented in an antique gilt frame. Illegibly inscribed verso. Unsigned. On card.
Condition
Signs of wear consistent with age including discolouration and craquelure. Areas of overpainting. Small loss to the paint to the lower left. Marks and scuffs to the frame.
Size
8 x 6.5cm (3.1" x 2.6")Framed Size: 11.5 x 10cm (4.5" x 3.9")
Collection Information
A remarkable collection of nineteenth-century portrait miniatures depicting notable historical figures, including Napoleon, Martin Luther, Frederick the Great, and Cardinal Richelieu. Each piece is finely executed by the same hand, inscribed in German on the reverse, and beautifully presented in an antique gilt frame. Whether displayed individually or as an ensemble, these highly collectable miniatures are both decorative and historically engaging.
