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Description: | Signed: yes Description: This is a double portrait of Swiss born émigré George Moser (1704-1783) and his wife- previously thought to be his daughter Mary (1744-1819), the well known flower painter. Moser came to England in 1726 becoming the leading gold chaser and enamellist of his day. He was a founder member of the Royal Academy and was its first keeper. The couple are shown in a formal landscape with classical statuary and seating and are wearing informal fashionable clothes. Tuscher, born in Germany, was in London for just two years, becoming Court Painter to Christian VI of Denmark. Signed by the artist with the initial 'T' on the dog's collar. | Subjects: | allegory (success fertility); portrait (Moser Mary); animal (dog); still life George Michael; Moser | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: Tuscher, Marcus (German architect, painter, and printmaker, 1705-1751) Æ Previously attributed to Hayman, Francis (British painter, ca. 1708-1776) | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=8706... | Go to resource |
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