Portrait of a Man

Johann Esaias Nilson German

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Artwork Details

Title: Portrait of a Man
Artist: Johann Esaias Nilson (German, Augsburg 1721–1788 Augsburg)
Medium: Ivory
Dimensions: Oval, 1 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. (49 x 37 mm)
Classification: Miniatures
Credit Line: The Moses Lazarus Collection, Gift of Josephine and Sarah Lazarus, in memory of their father, 1888–95
Object Number: 95.14.66
Curatorial Department: European Paintings

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