Antique French Portrait Miniature in Frame, Artist Signature, Dated 1824, Gouache onWafer vintage needlepoint So tempting to pry her

So tempting to pry her mount and be sure that is supported from backside

An later elastic has been added

We have not been able to capture that well enough to decipher the silversmith

The delicate treatment of her hands

I've captured that for your view

Antique French Portrait Miniature in Frame, Artist Signature, Dated 1824, Gouache onWafer vintage needlepoint So tempting to pry herThe artist has signed this superb portrait miniature, as well as dated it: "A. Angelain Nov. 1824" to the right border at about the 3 o'clock position, left of the face when looking at our photos. Fine detail to the painting, which is a heavy application of gouache (a water based paint) and we see his stubble and also fine attention to his eyes and features, loosening style as the clothing is addressed. That face is just 7 8" from chin to receding and