English School, circa 1815 – 1830
“Portrait of a Young Lady in a White Empire Dress”
Watercolor on paper or thin vellum · under glass · later gilt frame, Ipswich label verso
This refined miniature captures the elegance and emotional restraint of the late Georgian / early Romantic period. The sitter, a young woman of genteel bearing, wears a high-waisted Empire gown trimmed with floral embroidery — a silhouette fashionable during the Regency. Her softly curling hair, luminous skin tones, and introspective gaze evoke the poise and quiet sentiment favored by artists of the period.
The work exhibits the delicate, almost transparent handling typical of early 19th-century English watercolor portraiture. Subtle bluish tones in the shadows and the faint botanical background further underscore its period authenticity.
Frame & Condition
• Reframed mid-20th century by The Art Shop, Great Colman Street, Ipswich (label verso).
• Painting in very good condition for age, light toning and minor surface wear under glass.
• Giltwood frame in excellent presentation state with gentle age patina.
Origin: England
Why We Love It
A true whisper of the Regency era — modest in scale yet rich in soul. The sitter’s serene expression and soft washes of color evoke Austen-era gentility and enduring romanticism, making it a perfect accent for a dressing table, writing desk, or portrait wall.
English School, circa 1815 – 1830
“Portrait of a Young Lady in a White Empire Dress”
Watercolor on paper or thin vellum · under glass · later gilt frame, Ipswich label verso
This refined miniature captures the elegance and emotional restraint of the late Georgian / early Romantic period. The sitter, a young woman of genteel bearing, wears a high-waisted Empire gown trimmed with floral embroidery — a silhouette fashionable during the Regency. Her softly curling hair, luminous skin tones, and introspective gaze evoke the poise and quiet sentiment favored by artists of the period.
The work exhibits the delicate, almost transparent handling typical of early 19th-century English watercolor portraiture. Subtle bluish tones in the shadows and the faint botanical background further underscore its period authenticity.
Frame & Condition
• Reframed mid-20th century by The Art Shop, Great Colman Street, Ipswich (label verso).
• Painting in very good condition for age, light toning and minor surface wear under glass.
• Giltwood frame in excellent presentation state with gentle age patina.
Origin: England
Why We Love It
A true whisper of the Regency era — modest in scale yet rich in soul. The sitter’s serene expression and soft washes of color evoke Austen-era gentility and enduring romanticism, making it a perfect accent for a dressing table, writing desk, or portrait wall.