This charming early 19th-century German oil painting depicts a young lady holding a letter sealed with wax.
Completed in around 1835, the detailed approach adopted here is synonymous with the ‘Biedermeier’ style, which influenced painting, interiors and architecture in central Europe. It was a period of increased wealth for the rising middle classes and artists were in high demand.
The sitter appears to be in mourning, perhaps for a parent, and wears an elegant off-the-shoulder black dress with accompanying black jewellery. The stones in the ring and bracelet are probably jet.
The portrait is unsigned but it’s by a well-trained hand.
Held within a gilt frame, which is probably original.
Medium: Oil on paper laid on canvas
Overall size: 23” x 29” / 59cm x 74cm
Year of creation: c. 1835
Provenance: Private collection, Germany.
Condition: Assessed and approved by our conservator. Cleaned. Revarnished. Minor areas of age-related discolouration. Frame with light m
...arks, losses, and signs of age.
Our reference: BRV1794
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1068565
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 74cm (29.1inches)Width is 59cm (23.2inches)Depth is 5cm (2.0inches)
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