Fine detailed portrait of a nobleman was created by famous biedermeier portrait and miniature Czech painter Alois Spulak, borm 1812. He was especially adored for his portraits of noblemen. His paintings are located at the Waldesov Gallery in Prague and were exhibited at the exhibition "Czech Portraitists of the 19th Century".

Literature: Dr.P.Toman, New Dictionary of Czech Artists, Prague, 1950; Thieme/Becker Dictionary and Dr.F.X.Jirika, Miniature, 1883.

Inscription: signed Spulak, lower right

Technique: oil on canvas. Old frame.

Measurements: unframed w 6 1/2" x h 9" (16.5 x 23 cm), framed w 11 1/3" x h 13 2/3" (28.5 x 35 cm)

Condition: in  good condition