George Place c.1763-c.1809
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Portrait of a Gentleman, circa 1780
Watercolour on ivory, oval, 7.4 x 5.8 cm.
Gold locket frame with blue glass setting on the reverse
Place was born in Dublin and educated at the Dublin Society's drawing school. He was a very accomplished miniaturist and this handsome portrait is a fine example of his work. Place went to live in London during the 1790s where he had successful career. He travelled to India and died at Lucknow where he is buried.
Paul Caffrey