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James Tassie

James Tassie was a Scottish gem engraver and modeller. He is remembered for a particular style of miniature medallion heads, portraying the profiles of the rich and famous of Britain, and for making and selling large numbers of "Tassie casts" of engraved gems for collectors.

Date and place of birt:	15 july 1735, Pollokshaws, United Kingdom
Date and place of death:	1 june 1799, London, United Kingdom
Nationality:	United Kingdom
Period of activity:	XVIII century
Specialization:	Artist, Engraver
Genre:	Portrait
Art style:	Neoclassicism

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James Tassie. Zwei Porträtmedaillons Adam Smith bzw. eines unbekannten Adeligen Schottland, nach James Tassie (1735 - 1799)

Zwei Porträtmedaillons Adam Smith bzw. eines unbekannten Adeligen Schottland, nach James Tassie (1735 - 1799)

James Tassie. Zwei Porträtmedaillons Archibald und Jane Grahame Schottland, nach James Tassie (1735 - 1799)

Zwei Porträtmedaillons Archibald und Jane Grahame Schottland, nach James Tassie (1735 - 1799)

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