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Charles Sillem Lidderdale
Pensive Thoughts - A Portrait - British 1872 Victorian art oil painting

1872

$10,144.85
£7,400
€8,696.90
CA$14,052.01
A$15,056.51
CHF 8,076.76
MX$178,346.42
NOK 101,883.82
SEK 93,207.94
DKK 64,966.95

About the Item

This charming British Victorian portrait oil painting is by noted artist Charles Sillem Lidderdale. Painted in 1872 it is a half length portrait of a beautiful young woman leaning her elbows on a fence with trees beyond her. She is dressed in a vibrant floral blue dress with a black lace shawl and a white mop cap with a pretty pink bow. In her hand she holds some wild violets. It is entitled verso Pensive Thoughts. There is lovely brushwork and great detail in her facial features. A lovely sweet image of a young woman deep in thought and an excellent example of Lidderdale's work. Signed lower right with monogram and date (18)72. Provenance: Colin Stodgell Fine Art label verso with details. Condition. Oil on canvas, image size is 26 inches by 20 inches and in excellent condition. Frame. House in a gilt frame. Framed size is 34 inches by 28 inches and in good condition. Charles Sillem Lidderdale (1830- 1895) was a British artist whose work often focused on portraits of young women in outdoor settings.
  • Creator:
    Charles Sillem Lidderdale (1831 - 1895, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1872
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Hagley, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU853115671292

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