Late 19th-century German School, Portrait of a Girl with a Red Carnation - Antique Oil Painting

Name: Late 19th-century German School, Portrait of a Girl with a Red Carnation - Antique Oil Painting
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1110611
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Description

This sensitive late 19th-century German oil painting depicts a young woman wearing a green dress with a delicate white lace collar and red carnation.

Produced around 1894, the sitter’s beautiful outfit is stylised with vertical puffs at the shoulder and ‘leg-o-mutton’ sleeves. It’s an homage to the Renaissance and, in this respect, it’s interesting to compare it with Eleanor of Toledo’s exquisite ensemble from 350 years earlier.

However, it’s also nuanced with peculiarities that are drawn from local folk traditions, possibly those of Southern Germany, with the red carnation a charming addition. Typically, red carnations symbolise enduring, imperishable and everlasting love.

The painting is signed, possibly ‘Weithag H’ or similar.

Held in a later frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 17½” x 21” / 45cm x 53cm

Year of creation: c. 1894

Condition: Cleaned. Craquelure throughout. The paint layer is stable. Frame in good condition with minor age-related wear.

Our reference: BRV2036

Physical Dimensions

Height

53cm (20.87")

Width

45cm (17.72")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1110611

Description

This sensitive late 19th-century German oil painting depicts a young woman wearing a green dress with a delicate white lace collar and red carnation.

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Produced around 1894, the sitter’s beautiful outfit is stylised with vertical puffs at the shoulder and ‘leg-o-mutton’ sleeves.

Brave Fine Art

It’s an homage to the Renaissance and, in this respect, it’s interesting to compare it with Eleanor of Toledo’s exquisite ensemble from 350 years earlier.

fig 1. Late 19th-Century German School, Portrait Of A Girl With A Red Carnation - Antique Oil Painting — fig 1. Late 19th-century German School, Portrait of a Girl with a Red Carnation - Antique Oil Painting

However, it’s also nuanced with peculiarities that are drawn from local folk traditions, possibly those of Southern Germany, with the red carnation a charming addition. Typically, red carnations symbolise enduring, imperishable and everlasting love.