Mid-19th-century German School, Portrait of a Woman - Antique Oil Painting

Name: Mid-19th-century German School, Portrait of a Woman - Antique Oil Painting
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1117985
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Description

This charming mid-19th-century German oil painting depicts a young woman wearing a large pink necktie atop a black bodice.

The 1850s were a period of severe political unrest in the German states following the revolutions of 1848-1849. Droves of citizens emigrated, with many heading for the USA amid growing tensions. Yet, look upon the tender expression of this delightful lady, painted in 1853, and little would you know. There’s a resilient spirit behind the sunken hazel eyes and amiable smile.

Her hairstyle is particularly interesting as it features a double parting, which was an occasional preference for women during the early part of this decade.

The painting is signed Jacobi 1853 but the artist can’t be identified. Jacobi is a surname of German origin.

Signed in the lower right and held within a later frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 25½” x 30” /65 cm x 76cm

Year of creation: 1853

Provenance: Private collection, Sweden.

Condition: Cleaned. Revarnished. Canvas relined. Craquelure throughout. The paint layer is stable. Historic repairs with areas of in-painting. Frame with various marks and showing its age.

Our reference: BRV2057

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

65cm (25.59")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1117985

Description

This charming mid-19th-century German oil painting depicts a young woman wearing a large pink necktie atop a black bodice.

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The 1850s were a period of severe political unrest in the German states following the revolutions of 1848-1849.

Brave Fine Art

Droves of citizens emigrated, with many heading for the USA amid growing tensions. Yet, look upon the tender expression of this delightful lady, painted in 1853, and little would you know. There’s a resilient spirit behind the sunken hazel eyes and amiable smile.

fig 1. Mid-19th-Century German School, Portrait Of A Woman - Antique Oil Painting — fig 1. Mid-19th-century German School, Portrait of a Woman - Antique Oil Painting

Her hairstyle is particularly interesting as it features a double parting, which was an occasional preference for women during the early part of this decade.

The painting is signed Jacobi 1853 but the artist can’t be identified. Jacobi is a surname of German origin.

fig 2. Mid-19th-Century German School, Portrait Of A Woman - Antique Oil Painting — fig 2. Mid-19th-century German School, Portrait of a Woman - Antique Oil Painting

Signed in the lower right and held within a later frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 25½” x 30” /65 cm x 76cm

Year of creation: 1853

Provenance: Private collection, Sweden.

Condition: Cleaned. Revarnished. Canvas relined. Craquelure throughout. The paint layer is stable. Historic repairs with areas of in-painting. Frame with various marks and showing its age.

Our reference: BRV2057