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Mid 19th Century Oil - Lady in Mourning

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$870
£656.66
€752.55
CA$1,214.31
A$1,322.88
CHF 698.62
MX$15,880.84
NOK 8,901.19
SEK 8,135.36
DKK 5,621.47

About the Item

This formal mourning portrait depicts a woman in traditional mid-19th-century attire, featuring a dark dress with a distinctive white collar or shawl and a white bonnet or cap that frames her solemn expression. The composition employs a dark, neutral background that draws focus to the subject's face and the contrasting white elements of her clothing, creating a dignified and contemplative mood to the portrait. Presented in a gilt frame with lamb's tongue running pattern to the inner window. On canvas.
  • Creation Year:
    Unknown
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.01 in (94 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The painting has undergone some light surface restoration. There is some evidence of bitumen deterioration to the surface. There is some craquelure and visible stretcher marks to the surface. Light wear to the gilt frame.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: sq5081stDibs: LU881316750152

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