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Oil Painting on Wood – Signed C.e. Howson
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Oil Painting on Wood – Signed C.e. Howson

19th century
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A quietly introspective oil painting on wood, signed and dated C.E. Howson, 1899, portraying a seated young figure wrapped in a rich red shawl. The palette is earthy and subdued—soft browns, greys, and muted greens evoke a natural, perhaps woodland setting. Executed with delicate realism, the artist demonstrates a keen sensitivity to posture and expression. The signature “C.E. Howson. 1899.” anchors the work in the late Victorian period. Brimming with charm, it’s sure to stand out beautifully in any room.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Oil Panel Portrait to the Victorian era.

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SA1176663
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SAI3964
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A quietly introspective oil painting on wood, signed and dated C.E. Howson, 1899, portraying a seated young figure wrapped in a rich red shawl.
The palette is earthy and subdued—soft browns, greys, and muted greens evoke a natural, perhaps woodland setting.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Executed with delicate realism, the artist demonstrates a keen sensitivity to posture and expression. The signature “C.E. Howson. 1899.” anchors the work in the late Victorian period. Brimming with charm, it’s sure to stand out beautifully in any room.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Oil Panel Portrait to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1176663
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3964
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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A late nineteenth-century oil painting on a bevelled wooden panel depicting a barefoot young woman wearing a red shawl.
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century oil painting on a bevelled wooden panel depicting a barefoot young woman wearing a red shawl.

Oil Painting on Wood – Signed C.E. Howson

Archive II A late nineteenth-century oil painting on a bevelled wooden panel depicting a barefoot young woman wearing a red shawl. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century oil painting on a bevelled wooden panel depicting a barefoot young woman wearing a red shawl. View III
Archive IV A late nineteenth-century oil painting on a bevelled wooden panel depicting a barefoot young woman wearing a red shawl. View IV
Archive V A late nineteenth-century oil painting on a bevelled wooden panel depicting a barefoot young woman wearing a red shawl. View V
Archive VI A late nineteenth-century oil painting on a bevelled wooden panel depicting a barefoot young woman wearing a red shawl. View VI
Archive VII A late nineteenth-century oil painting on a bevelled wooden panel depicting a barefoot young woman wearing a red shawl. View VII
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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A late nineteenth-century oil painting on a bevelled wooden panel depicting a barefoot young woman wearing a red shawl.
Oil Painting on Wood – Signed C.E. Howson
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A late nineteenth-century oil painting on a bevelled wooden panel depicting a barefoot young woman wearing a red shawl.
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Victorian genre portraiture often depicted romanticised, narrative subjects from daily life or literature, executed with rich colour tones on stable wooden panels rather than canvas.

Artists used oil-based pigments mixed with linseed oil, applied over a gesso-primed wooden support, typically made from hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or fruitwood.

Authentic period works display natural age craquelure, bevelled edges on the wooden support, historical inscriptions or artist signatures, and subtle wood grain texture showing through the paint layers.

Integrate the portrait into a modern space by placing it within a minimalist gallery wall, leaning it against a mantlepiece, or pairing it with muted contemporary furnishings to highlight its deep colour palette.

Keep the panel in a climate-controlled room away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood warping or paint cracking, and dust gently with a soft dry brush.
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