ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY

Portrait of a Seated Lady in a Red Velvet Bodice

A charming 19th-century English School portrait depicting an elegantly dressed seated lady, shown in a richly detailed white dress with a striking deep red velvet bodice and delicate lace and jewellery.

The sitter is portrayed seated in an upholstered chair against a softly atmospheric landscape and dark interior background. The artist has paid particular attention to the textures of the lace, velvet, jewellery and flowing fabric, creating a refined and intimate portrait characteristic of 19th-century portrait painting.

Oil on mahogany panel, presented in an attractive period-style gilt and carved wooden frame.

Condition

The painting is offered in antique condition, with age-related craquelure, surface wear and areas of paint loss/abrasion consistent with its age. There are visible areas of old wear to the surface, particularly in the lower portion of the composition. The frame has its own age-related wear, rubbing and losses.

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Aesthetic / Style

An elegant example of 19th-century British portraiture, particularly appealing to collectors of Victorian and Georgian-inspired interiors, antique portrait paintings and traditional English art.

A beautiful decorative antique portrait with a strong period character, ornate presentation and lovely use of colour.

Please note: This is an antique artwork and is sold as a period painting rather than as a newly restored piece. No attribution to a named artist is being made beyond English School, 19th Century.

Dimensions

* Overall size: 42 × 33 cm (16.5 × 13.0 in)

* Actual painting: 29 × 34 cm (11.4 × 13.4 in)