Portrait miniature of a young lady in the lether case was executed ca. 1810 by very good listed Czech-Austrian miniature , genre and historical painter Johann Adamek (Adameck), born 1774 in stary benatka/bohemia , died 1840 in Vienna. Son of sculptor Frantisek Adamek, the artist studied since 1800 in the Viennese Academy , echibited his works since 1814 in Troppau and since 1830 in Vienna (Albertina). He painted portrait miniatures, portraits, mythological and genre scenes. Works by him situated in Albertina and Historical museum of Vienna.

Literature: H.Fuchs "Dictionary of austrian artists", Vienna, 1975.

Inscription: signed lower right.

Technique: gouache on paper, mounted in lether case under glass.

Measurements: unframed w 2" x h 2 1/4" (5 x 5,7 cm), framed w 2 3/4" x h 2 6/8 " (7 x 6,5 cm)

Condition: in very good condition