Haydn, Joseph. (1732–1809). Early Portrait Sculpture. Profile portrait bust of the composer relief carved in wood and identified below as "J. Haydn." Acquired from a Dorset, UK estate and probably of English origin. By an anonymous artist, late 18th century or early 19th century and possibly based on the 1794 profile portraits by George Dance (Somfai, "Haydn: His Life in Pictures," p. 214). 13.5 cm in diameter.
Haydn visited London for two lengthy periods during 1791-92 and 1794-95 and it is possible that this portrait dates from one of these visits.
Haydn visited London for two lengthy periods during 1791-92 and 1794-95 and it is possible that this portrait dates from one of these visits.
Haydn, Joseph. (1732–1809). Early Portrait Sculpture. Profile portrait bust of the composer relief carved in wood and identified below as "J. Haydn." Acquired from a Dorset, UK estate and probably of English origin. By an anonymous artist, late 18th century or early 19th century and possibly based on the 1794 profile portraits by George Dance (Somfai, "Haydn: His Life in Pictures," p. 214). 13.5 cm in diameter.
Haydn visited London for two lengthy periods during 1791-92 and 1794-95 and it is possible that this portrait dates from one of these visits.
Haydn visited London for two lengthy periods during 1791-92 and 1794-95 and it is possible that this portrait dates from one of these visits.