Light as a whisper from days gone by, this delicately painted miniature reveals the refined portrait of a lady from the 18th century: powdered hairstyle, pastel ribbons, gentle gaze, and luminous presence. The work is signed (monogram visible in the lower left corner), a precious testament to the hand of a miniature artist. On the reverse, a fragment of an old print dated 1608 adorns the frame and bears a handwritten pencil note: “Madame de Lampale,” likely a name traditionally associated with the model. An object filled with grace and mystery, perfect for a collector of portraits, a romantic decor, or a cabinet of curiosities. Characteristics: Painted miniature (gouache or watercolor) Signature in the lower left corner Handwritten identification: Madame de Lampale Fragment of an old print (1608) on the reverse Blackened wood frame from the period Dimensions: 12 × 12 cm Condition: very good overall condition, minor signs of age on the frame Authenticity: Original Type: Miniature Period: 19th century and earlier Country of origin: France Height: 12 Genre: Classicism Characteristics: Signed Theme: Portrait, Self-portrait Width: 12