The Life and Career of Frederick Buck Frederick Buck lived through the shifting tides of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Born in Cork, Ireland, in 1771, he spent his working life focused on the small, intimate scale of the miniature portrait. While other artists sought larger canvases, Buck worked within the narrow margins of ivory, creating likenesses that people could hold in their hands or wear close to their hearts. His c…
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