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. Revar
...nished. 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
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1117985
Dateline of this antique is 1850
Height is 76cm (29.9inches)Width is 65cm (25.6inches)Depth is 5cm (2.0inches)
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