Micromosaico di Georgi Wekler - 1834

Micromosaic of Georgi Wekler - 1834
8.6 x 6.9cm
St. Petersburg - 1834
Georgi Wekler (1800-1861)

Wekler did this miniature for the Russian Imperial family after a painting by d'Hondecoeter (1636-1695).
Wekler was discovered in Russia where he was painting eggs in a glass shop.
He was trained in mosaic art by Italian mosaicist Moglia, eventually becoming mosaic master of the Russian Court.