SIGNED Antique Victorian Portrait Miniature \'Louisa Fairlie\' Circa 1840-50 For Sale

Offering a beautiful antique 19th-century portrait miniature watercolor portrait based on the engraving \'The Poetess\' depicting an elegant young woman from the Romantic era.Based on historical records, the portrait miniature depictsLouisa Fairlie(née Purves), a 19th-century writer and the niece of the prominent literary figure Marguerite, Countess of Blessington.The original composition was a watercolor portrait by John Wood, which gained widespread popularity when it was published as a romantic engraving titled\"The Poetess\"around1843 to 1850. The image shows her seated with long corkscrew curls, wearing an off-the-shoulder gown with voluminous lace sleeves. She holds a stylus and paper, referencing her identity as a writer and poetess.There is an illegible artist signature tucked vertically along the middle right edge of the background.The miniature is housed in its original, authentic period presentation: a wide, dark square ebonized/lacquer frame with cover glass featuring a delicate inner gilt-metal bezel. This combination creates a striking, high-contrast border that makes it an excellent display piece.The portrait remains in very good antique condition with strong colors and excellent decorative appeal. Some wear to watercolor background, as shown.