This miniature is signed "Bouvier", although expert opinion has kindly advised it is not by the most famous artist of this name, Pierre Louis Bouvier (1766-1836).Little is known about this Bouvier, other than that the artist continued working after the death of Pierre Louis Bouvier.
Pierre Louis Bouvier painted on both ivory and enamel. Examples of his work can be seen in many art museums in Europe, particularly in Switzerland. His portrait of Madame de Stael can be seen at Médaillon
In 1827 Pierre Louis Bouvier published a book about painting, entitled "Manuel des jeunes artistes et amateurs en peinture". Copies can be found, but are quite expensive.
The miniature is set into the top of a wooden snuff box, but unfortunately the bottom half is missing.
The sitter is unknown. 1219
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