Lover’s Eyes first became fashionable in the Georgian era, after the Prince of Wales gifted a miniature of his eye to Ms. Maria Fitzherbert, accompanied by a marriage proposal in 1780. They were popular amongst the upper class in North America, Western Europe, and Russia, until the mid 1800s.
Often painted on ivory and worn as jewellery, they depicted lovers, friends, family, and departed loved ones.
I offer a modern interpretation, to be gifted and treasured, slipped in a letter or framed. I have been commissioned to paint lover’s eyes, pet’s eyes, and even video game character eyes!
Pricing:
Lover’s eye oil paintings measure 3 x 3.5 inches (including 0.5 inch border), and are painted on primed archival Arches oil paper. Varnished, and signed on back (unless specified otherwise).
$150 each, unframed, with complimentary domestic shipping.
Getting Started:
Please fill out the form below to get started! Be as thorough as possible with your details, and know that I will need a photo of your eye/subject to use as a reference. I will be in touch via email once I receive your request.
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