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Angela Venier Jewelry
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A History of Miniature Painting Portrait miniature painting began in the 1500s and it became particularly popular between 1750 and 1850. Painted on a thin disk of ivory, portrait miniatures were regarded as highly as full-size portraits, and often took just as long to complete given the intricate work involved. By the mid-nineteenth century, slightly larger, rectangular miniatures imitating oil paintings competed for prominence. These miniatures were kept in folding cases or hung on the wall. About the artist As a working artist Angela Venier has found her own way to share her mother's love for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Inspired by historic paintings depicting early Cavaliers, Angela combines her skills as a goldsmith and painter with her interest in dogs. More information is available at www.angelavenier.com
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