Female Portrait Bust c. 18th century

Editor: This display features miniature relief portraits by James Tassie. Each one is so tiny, like a precious secret. What's your take on this collection? Curator: It’s like holding a galaxy of faces, isn't it? Tassie, a master of replicating classical cameos, captures something more. The sheer variety suggests a deep curiosity, a yearning to preserve and understand humanity through these miniature portraits. Editor: It's interesting to think of these portraits as encapsulating something about humanity! Curator: Right? And in each tiny face, a universe of stories.