Portrait of a Lady in Grey, 19th Century
A late 19th-century oil on canvas portrait depicting a middle-aged woman dressed in a grey gown with lace collar and bonnet. Around her neck she wears a striking miniature portrait of a lady, possibly a memento of a departed loved one, adding poignancy to the composition. The artist’s careful attention to facial detail and textile rendering imbues the sitter with dignity and presence.
The work is presented in its original carved pine frame, which shows traces suggesting it may once have been gilt. The reverse reveals patches and repairs consistent with age, and the canvas exhibits a notable tear with paint loss to the sitter’s dress (as shown). Despite this, the portrait retains strong decorative and historic appeal.
Dimensions:
- Sight: 21” x 17 1/4”
- Overall (framed): 27 1/2” x 23 3/4”
Condition: Surface wear, craquelure, and a tear with paint loss. Patches and repairs to the reverse. Frame shows wear commensurate with age.
Portrait of a Lady in Grey, 19th Century
A late 19th-century oil on canvas portrait depicting a middle-aged woman dressed in a grey gown with lace collar and bonnet. Around her neck she wears a striking miniature portrait of a lady, possibly a memento of a departed loved one, adding poignancy to the composition. The artist’s careful attention to facial detail and textile rendering imbues the sitter with dignity and presence.
The work is presented in its original carved pine frame, which shows traces suggesting it may once have been gilt. The reverse reveals patches and repairs consistent with age, and the canvas exhibits a notable tear with paint loss to the sitter’s dress (as shown). Despite this, the portrait retains strong decorative and historic appeal.
Dimensions:
- Sight: 21” x 17 1/4”
- Overall (framed): 27 1/2” x 23 3/4”
Condition: Surface wear, craquelure, and a tear with paint loss. Patches and repairs to the reverse. Frame shows wear commensurate with age.