Lot 44B: John Comerford 1770-1832 MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF

John Comerford 1770-1832 MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF JOHN PHILPOT CURRAN Watercolour on ivory, 3¼" x 2¾" (8.25 x 4.5cm), inscribed verso.
Provenance: Collection of Terence deVere White by decent. Born in Kilkenny, Comerford was one of Ireland's finest miniaturist artist's. In the 18th Century this form of painting was particularly popular in Europe. Comerford was influenced by the English artist George Chinnery (1774-1882) who was working in Dublin from 1795-1802. Comerford was also influenced by the American painter Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828) who also worked in Dublin from 1787-1793. Comerford was highly regarded during his lifetime and many of his works were engraved.