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19th-century Oil Portrait of a Young Woman in the Style of Jean-marc Nattier
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19th-century Oil Portrait of a Young Woman in the Style of Jean-marc Nattier

19th century
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A refined 19th-century oil on canvas depicting a young woman with powdered hair adorned with pink and blue flowers, painted in the manner of Jean-Marc Nattier. The sitter’s softly modelled features and the restrained dark background recall the intimacy and elegance of French Rococo portraiture. The painting is set within its original gilt frame enriched with foliate and floral relief. The lined canvas bears the stamp of John Reeves, Artists’ Colourman, Cheapside, London, indicating 19th-century conservation.

Historical Background

Nattier’s portraits of court ladies during the Régence and Louis XV eras shaped the visual language of French aristocratic portraiture. His influence extended well into the 19th century, when artists replicated his aesthetic to satisfy collectors interested in the Rococo revival.

Measurements

• With frame: 52 × 58 cm (20.5? × 22.8?)

• Inner image: 32.5 × 27 cm (12.8? × 10.6?)

Condition

The painting presents well, with a lined and stable canvas. Craquelure, minor retouching and gentle surface wear consistent with age. The frame remains solid and attractive, showing small areas of gilding loss and wear at the mitres.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Ritas Bazaar has dated this 19th Century Oil Portrait to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183486
Dealers Internal Reference
B1557
Description
A refined 19th-century oil on canvas depicting a young woman with powdered hair adorned with pink and blue flowers, painted in the manner of Jean-Marc Nattier.
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The sitter’s softly modelled features and the restrained dark background recall the intimacy and elegance of French Rococo portraiture.
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The painting is set within its original gilt frame enriched with foliate and floral relief. The lined canvas bears the stamp of John Reeves, Artists’ Colourman, Cheapside, London, indicating 19th-century conservation.

fig 1. A 19th-century oil portrait of a young woman with styled hair set inside a heavily decorative giltwood frame.
fig 1. 19th-century Oil Portrait of a Young Woman in the Style of Jean-marc Nattier

Historical Background

Nattier’s portraits of court ladies during the Régence and Louis XV eras shaped the visual language of French aristocratic portraiture. His influence extended well into the 19th century, when artists replicated his aesthetic to satisfy collectors interested in the Rococo revival.

fig 2. A 19th-century oil portrait of a young woman with styled hair set inside a heavily decorative giltwood frame.
fig 2. 19th-century Oil Portrait of a Young Woman in the Style of Jean-marc Nattier

Measurements

• With frame: 52 × 58 cm (20.5? × 22.8?)

• Inner image: 32.5 × 27 cm (12.8? × 10.6?)

Condition

The painting presents well, with a lined and stable canvas. Craquelure, minor retouching and gentle surface wear consistent with age. The frame remains solid and attractive, showing small areas of gilding loss and wear at the mitres.

fig 3. A 19th-century oil portrait of a young woman with styled hair set inside a heavily decorative giltwood frame.
fig 3. 19th-century Oil Portrait of a Young Woman in the Style of Jean-marc Nattier

Shipping & Packaging

Fully tracked and insured delivery.

Shipping includes professional packaging and careful handling.

Packed using recycled materials where possible.

Please study all photographs as they form part of the description.

Questions are welcome.

Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated this 19th Century Oil Portrait to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1183486
Dealers Internal Ref
B1557
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialOil Paint, Canvas, Gilt Wood
  • ColourGold and Brown
  • MotifsGilt leaf frame, Powdered hairstyle, Classical bust portrait, Foliate moulding
  • SizeH 58 cm (23 in) x W 52 cm (20 in)

This nineteenth-century oil portrait on canvas depicts a young woman in the Rococo revival style, painted in the manner of Jean-Marc Nattier. The sitter features a powdered hairstyle adorned with pink and blue flowers, set against a dark background within a heavily decorative gilt wood frame enriched with foliate and floral relief moulding. The lined canvas bears the stamp of John Reeves, Artists’ Colourman, Cheapside, London, reflecting nineteenth-century conservation, with visible craquelure, minor retouching, and gentle surface wear, while the solid frame shows small areas of gilding loss at the mitres. The artwork measures 58 cm high and 52 cm wide overall. In a modern interior, this piece sits well above a mantelpiece in a living room, study, or hallway, bringing an air of French chateau elegance to traditional or eclectic decor. It works effectively as a focal point on a chimney breast or paired with complementary period furnishings.

FAQs

Portraits painted in this style feature soft lighting, delicate facial features, and classical hairstyles, drawing inspiration from 18th-century French court portraiture.

These artworks were executed using oil paints on canvas or wooden panels and placed in timber frames coated in gesso and finished with gold leaf gilding.

Authentic pieces display natural age craquelure across the paint surface, surface oxidisation on the gilded frame, and period-appropriate stretcher construction.

An antique portrait can be mounted above a mantelpiece or sideboard, or incorporated into an eclectic gallery wall alongside contemporary works.

Keep the canvas out of direct sunlight and extreme humidity, gently dusting the frame with a dry brush while leaving paint surface cleaning to a qualified restorer.
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