Blushing Young Woman in White with Tiny Dog, Marvelous Early 19th Century Painting on Tin antique miniature shoe but if he lived outdoors

but if he lived outdoors I don't think it was through New England winters

Really in terrific shape

There is one small chip to the handle as pictured

Book: 8 15/16” x 7 1/2” x 3/4”

One short side of box top lost

Blushing Young Woman in White with Tiny Dog, Marvelous Early 19th Century Painting on Tin antique miniature shoe but if he lived outdoorsShe's a dream and her little dog is too. Early 19th century continental European I believe, oil on tin. Feels all about the cusp of womanhood to me, a high blush on this young woman's cheeks as she turns her to meet the gaze of the viewer, showing a little leg as she does. And this little dog peeking out behind her skirt, looking some mix of eager and anxious, one assumes a metaphor for her state of being too. Details give a good sense, with light