No. 20 Framed Lover's Eye Watercolor Archival Print

A framed and signed archival giclée print of an original watercolor painting of a Georgian Lover’s Eye pendant. The original pendant, English, ca. 1790–1800, is heart-shaped and set in gold with a border of flat-cut garnets symbolizing friendship, fidelity, and enduring affection. 12" × 15.25".

THE HISTORY: Lover's Eyes were a jewelry trend c.1785-1830 of brooches set with tiny watercolor portraits on ivory. Since they were cropped to eyes, they were in many ways more direct and intimate than traditional miniature portraits; but also because they were just eyes, they were often used as daring public testimonies of clandestine love affairs with mystery lovers.