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Mid-19th Century English School Oval Portrait of a Young Woman

$948.90List Price

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A Mid-19th Century English School Oval Portrait of a Young Woman This charming mid-19th-century English School portrait captures a young woman in a moment of quiet, soulful contemplation. Executed with the delicate precision characteristic of the Victorian era, the work is an oil on canvas which has been sensitively laid onto glass, a technique often employed to enhance the luminous quality of the skin tones and the depth of the palette. The subject is presented in a classic oval form, her gaze directed upwards in a manner reminiscent of the Romantic movement's "devotional" portraits. The painting is housed within its original oval carved frame, which features intricate foliate and floral motifs in relief. The frame's gilding has aged to a soft, antique lustre, perfectly complementing the ethereal quality of the portrait. Mid-19th-century English portraiture often sought to capture the "inner life" of the sitter, moving away from the formal rigidity of earlier Georgian styles toward a more emotive, Romantic sensibility. The technique of laying canvas onto glass was a refined practice used to protect the delicate paint layers while providing a smooth, glass-like finish that mimicked the preciousness of a miniature. Dealers Comments "There is a wonderful, prayerful stillness to this piece. The English School was adept at capturing this specific type of understated beauty. What is particularly noteworthy is the preservation of the carved frame; the deep-cut floral details are remarkably crisp for their age. It is the sort of intimate, high-quality portrait that would have graced the morning room of a Victorian townhouse and continues to offer a window into the sentimental aesthetic of the 1850s." Condition Report The oil on canvas remains stable on its glass support. There is some characteristic fine surface crazing and minor clouding under the glass, which is entirely consistent with its age and adds to its authentic period charm. The carved oval frame is in good antique condition. There are minor age-related losses to the gilding and gesso, particularly around the outer edges, which reveal the warm historical bole underneath. The portrait is ready to hang and presents exceptionally well as a standalone focal point or as part of a larger gallery wall. Measurement Height: 54 cm / 21.3 inches Width 46 cm / 18.1 inches Depth: 6 cm / 2.4 inches Weight: 1.6 k.g. / 3.5 lbs

Dimensions:
Height: 21.3 in (54.11 cm)Width: 18.1 in (45.98 cm)Depth: 2.4 in (6.1 cm)
Style:
Early Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Paint
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1860
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Lincoln, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 112691stDibs: LU7210248223702

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