Isabeyʼs portraits showing ladies decorated with veils had an enormous success in their time. Todayʼs viewers may find them surprising, and the likenesses somewhat affected. Isabeyʼs contemporaries, however, praised his works for their close resemblance to the sitter and their grace (Lady in White Dress with Yellow Ribbons , 1812, inv. no 10366) . . . . . . . . . #tanseyminiatures #tanseyminiaturesfoundation #portraitminiature #miniatureportrait #artcollector #portraiture #museum #art #museo #sammlungvonminiatur #18thcenturyportrait #19thcenturyportrait #fineart