Mid-18th-century English School, Portrait of a Lady - Antique Oil Painting

Name: Mid-18th-century English School, Portrait of a Lady - Antique Oil Painting
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1135463
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This charming mid-18th-century English oil painting depicts a middle-aged lady reputed to be ‘Meg Worthington’.

Produced during the rather ostentatious Rococo period, this lady, despite her mature years, is attired in a fine, rather fashionable ensemble. With themes of love, leisure and nature, the Rococo was defined by its extravagance and, simultaneously, its elegance. Outfits often featured pastel colours, as we see here with the cloak, and women accessorised extensively with bows, ribbons, caps, and various lace trimmings. Gowns tended to be silk, either plain or brocaded. The black bow likely indicates that she’s recently bereaved.

‘Meg Worthington’ is presumably short for Margaret Worthington and could relate to the historic Lancastrian family by that name, which are traceable to the 13th century. Following an ancestry search, we’ve discovered numerous Margaret Worthingtons with plausible birthdates. The family seat was Worthington Hall at Standish.

Held in a later frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 30½” x 35½” / 77cm x 90cm

Year of creation: c. 1765

Provenance: Private collection, UK.

Condition: Cleaned. Revarnished. Canvas relined twice. Craquelure throughout. The paint layer is stable. Old repairs. Frame in excellent condition.

Our reference: BRV2061

Physical Dimensions

Height

90cm (35.43")

Width

77cm (30.31")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1135463

Description

This charming mid-18th-century English oil painting depicts a middle-aged lady reputed to be ‘Meg Worthington’.

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Produced during the rather ostentatious Rococo period, this lady, despite her mature years, is attired in a fine, rather fashionable ensemble.

Brave Fine Art

With themes of love, leisure and nature, the Rococo was defined by its extravagance and, simultaneously, its elegance. Outfits often featured pastel colours, as we see here with the cloak, and women accessorised extensively with bows, ribbons, caps, and various lace trimmings. Gowns tended to be silk, either plain or brocaded. The black bow likely indicates that she’s recently bereaved.

fig 1. Mid-18th-Century English School, Portrait Of A Lady - Antique Oil Painting — fig 1. Mid-18th-century English School, Portrait of a Lady - Antique Oil Painting

‘Meg Worthington’ is presumably short for Margaret Worthington and could relate to the historic Lancastrian family by that name, which are traceable to the 13th century. Following an ancestry search, we’ve discovered numerous Margaret Worthingtons with plausible birthdates. The family seat was Worthington Hall at Standish.