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Oil Painting Portrait on Board Young Girl
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Oil Painting Portrait on Board Young Girl

19th century
Description

A good late 19th century oil painting on artists board of a young girl set in landscape wearing a crucifix around her neck and a lace bonnet.

The painting is very well executed and captures the essence of the girl and the era that she was painted in.

The beautiful girl has such an enigmatic gaze that she really connects with the viewer and her eyes portray deep thought and emotion.

A fascinating and beautiful work with great complex charm.

The painting is in excellent condition dating from around 1900 and is framed in what appears to be the original frame which suits the work admirably.

The frame measures 50 cms by 42 cms overall.

UK insured packing and delivery is £20.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Portrait Oil Painting to the 1890s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09117284
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-145 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Muller Paris supplier stamp on the reverse: active French artists' colourman of the period.
Impressed size number on the board: standard French canvas and panel numbering system.
Darkened wood on the frame reverse: natural oxidisation of late 19th-century softwood.
Thick paint application in the collar: typical oil handling on prepared board.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1159612
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Description
A good late 19th century oil painting on artists board of a young girl set in landscape wearing a crucifix around her neck and a lace bonnet.
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The painting is very well executed and captures the essence of the girl and the era that she was painted in.
Rams Head Antiques
fig 1. An antique oil painting on board depicting a young girl in traditional dress and bonnet, framed in a dark carved frame with a gold inner border.
fig 1. Oil Painting Portrait on Board Young Girl

The beautiful girl has such an enigmatic gaze that she really connects with the viewer and her eyes portray deep thought and emotion.

A fascinating and beautiful work with great complex charm.

The painting is in excellent condition dating from around 1900 and is framed in what appears to be the original frame which suits the work admirably.

The frame measures 50 cms by 42 cms overall.

UK insured packing and delivery is £20.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Portrait Oil Painting to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 09117284
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-145 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Muller Paris supplier stamp on the reverse: active French artists' colourman of the period.
Impressed size number on the board: standard French canvas and panel numbering system.
Darkened wood on the frame reverse: natural oxidisation of late 19th-century softwood.
Thick paint application in the collar: typical oil handling on prepared board.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1159612
Rams Head Antiques
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Archive I An antique oil painting on board depicting a young girl in traditional dress and bonnet, framed in a dark carved frame with a gold inner border.

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An antique oil painting on board depicting a young girl in traditional dress and bonnet, framed in a dark carved frame with a gold inner border.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Realism
  • MaterialOil, Board, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourDark Green, Warm Brown
  • MotifsCarved frame, Traditional bonnet, Gilded slip, Regional attire
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 42 cm (17 in)

This late 19th-century oil painting on board depicts a young girl in a landscape wearing regional attire, a traditional lace bonnet, and a crucifix around her neck. The artwork exemplifies nineteenth-century realism, presenting the subject with a direct, enigmatic gaze and a dark green garment. A gilded slip borders the painted scene, housed within a dark wooden frame decorated with elaborate carved foliage motifs and rhythmic mouldings along the outer edge. The complete piece measures 50 cm high by 42 cm wide. Suitable for display in a living room, hallway, or dining space, this framed painting adds a traditional aesthetic above a sideboard or console table. The rustic farmhouse design vibe integrates easily into period interiors or eclectic country cottage settings. Placed on a wall, the artwork functions as a focal point, drawing attention through its detailed portraiture and deep warm brown background tones of the distant landscape and sky.

FAQs

19th-century regional portraiture focuses on realistic depictions of individuals in traditional local attire, capturing authentic cultural dress and rural heritage.

Artists frequently used prepared wooden panels or rigid millboard primed with gesso, applying oil pigments bound with drying oils such as linseed for stability.

Authentic pieces typically display natural age craquelure across the paint surface, genuine oxidisation or darkening on the wooden reverse, and period-appropriate framing techniques.

Position the portrait above a sideboard or console table to create a focal point, or integrate it into a contemporary gallery wall to contrast different artistic periods.

Dust the surface lightly using a dry, soft-bristled brush, maintain a stable indoor environment away from direct heat sources, and consult a professional conservator for surface cleaning.
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