Parents – Art of Mourning

The Jewels and Fashion of Children in Historical Mourning Lecture

Part 2 of this webinar deals with the rise of the miniature portrait, from cost to the talented painters. Their depictions of wealthy individuals held hidden messages of love between couples in both life and death.

A French Mourning Pendant in 1787 For A Child

French Mourning Miniature and mother on February 22nd, 1787, age 11 years, 4 months and 22 days.”

One of the most difficult concepts to gasp when identifying and appreciating mourning jewels is trying to separate the emotional context from the facts of the piece. In most cases, a simple evaluation can extrapolate what the jewel is, when it was created and who it was created for. These jewels are monuments, fashionable tombstones… Continue reading A French Mourning Pendant in 1787 For A Child