Antique 19c HAND PAINTED Miniature Portrait Empress Elizabeth Of Austria SISI For Sale

This miniature portrait of Empress Elizabeth of Austria, signed by N. Schrotzberg after Franz schrotzberg famous portrait of her it is a grand tour style souvenir portrait from the 1800s It is delicately hand painted, not an overpainted, print base, with exceptional detail, including fine lace work and delicately rendered facial details if you look at the close-up of her eyes and eyebrow and the dark line of her eyelid. You can clearly see the smooth taper fluid strokes of a tiny paintbrush. The soft pink blush on her cheeks and the shadow around her eyes consist of smooth, continuous color washes the tiny white reflection dots in her eyes and sharp white line running down The bridge of her nose are opaque and applied watercolor highlights. Please look at pictures carefully as they are evidence of condition The framed painting depicts the Empress in a stylish portrait style, reflecting the artistic techniques of the late 19 Century, this original watercolor painting is a unique and collectible item that captures the essence of Austrian artistry during the time period of 1850-1899. The frame is made of bovine bone mosaic, they miniature painting is housed under convex glass the back of the painting retains. It’s highly detailed historical typed collectors labels fixed over a fragment of antique Latin religious text used to seal the back. It is an excellent antique condition the frame shows natural patina was secure seems. The glass is clear and free of cracks.