A young lady by James Scouler, circa 1790.

Set in the original gold locket frame with brooch attachment, the glazed aperture on the reverse holding plaited hair.

1 11/16 inches high.

James Scouler (c.1740-1812), a native of Edinburgh, Scouler studied at the Duke of Richmond's Gallery and the St. Martin's Lane Academy. He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1780-1787 and at the Society of Artists from 1761-1768. There are several examples of Scouler's works in the collection of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Mrs. Foskett places him "among the ranks of the great miniaturists."