Romantic Period Miniature of Cupid after Raphael | En Grisaille | 18ct Gold Ring | French c.1830-1840 clover-motif or charm bracelet

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There was a high level of symmetry in most years of the neoclassical period and the relief was low

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considered to be one of the most prized forms of animal jewels left to us from the 19th century

Romantic Period Miniature of Cupid after Raphael | En Grisaille | 18ct Gold Ring | French c.1830-1840 clover-motif or charm braceletTossing the most capricious glance over his left shoulder, Cupid is here shown between savage arrow attacks on mortals, daring to make the viewer vulnerable to an even worse fate than unrequited love a moment of adoration for the pantheon's cruelest player of mortal heartstrings. Beautifully executed, this Romantic period portrait miniature is en grisaille but with a dramatic aquamarine painted ground all around. In the past, I've only encountered en