B. Russel miniature painting

Moses B. Russell (1809–1884) – Portrait of Francesco Carracci, 1853
Rare miniature oil-on-canvas painting by Moses B. Russell, dating from 1853.
The painting depicts Francesco (Franceschino) Carracci, based on the Carracci self-portrait held in the Uffizi in Florence.
Moses B. Russell travelled to Italy in 1852. He painted the Carracci portrait in 1853, during the period of his Italian journey.
On the reverse of the painting are Moses B. Russell’s own signature and the date 1853, together with Carracci’s name:
“Carracci – M. B. Russell – 1853.”
Artist: Moses B. Russell (1809–1884)
Subject: Francesco (Franceschino) Carracci
Date: 1853
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 11 × 12.5 cm
Signature: M. B. Russell, 1853