Frederick Buck (Miniaturist)

Frederick Buck (Artist)
Unidentified Officer of the 96th Regiment Attributed to Frederick Buck
Unidentified Officer of the 96th Regiment, Attributed to Frederick Buck
Born1771
Cork, Ireland
Died1840
Cork
NationalityIrish
Known forMiniature portrait painting

Frederick Buck (1771–1840) was an Irish miniature portrait artist active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Born in Cork, Ireland, Buck is best known for his miniatures. His work was in high demand among the Anglo-Irish gentry and military officers stationed in Ireland. His miniatures are considered exemplary of the art form in Ireland, a tradition that flourished in the 18th and early 19th centuries, especially during the Romantic period's appreciation for fine portraiture. [1]

  1. ^ Strickland, Walter G. A Dictionary of Irish Artists. Dublin: Maunsel & Company, 1913