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This is a typical example of Samuel Andrews’ grisaille portraits in profile, which he painted while in Calcutta. These are painted in grey watercolour against a smooth and opaque, brownish background. The technique was the artist’s answer to the relatively inexpensive silhouettes of the period that were rapidly executed in both paint and cut-paper.
This is a copy of a miniature by John Smart of an unknown woman with the initials 'L. V. W.', now in the collections of the V&A. It is possible that Andrews painted this copy as another version of the miniatures for the family.
English Heritage, Kenwood
London
Title
Portrait of an Unknown Woman with the initials 'L. V. W.'
Date
c.1790
Medium
watercolour on ivory
Measurements
H 10 x W (?) cm
Accession number
88421334
Work type
Miniature