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18th Century Portrait of a Young Lady Attributed to Allan Ramsay (1713-1784)
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18th Century Portrait of a Young Lady Attributed to Allan Ramsay (1713-1784)

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We are delighted to present a new discovery of an exquisite portrait of Theodosia Barnwell, a masterful example of the work of celebrated Scottish portrait artist Allan Ramsay who became Principal Painter to King George III. It is likely to have been painted as a pendant to a portrait of her brother Charles, painted by Ramsay in 1756, which closely aligns with this work.

Theodosia is depicted in a half-length pose, set against a subtle graduated oval background which frames the figure. She gazes outwards towards the viewer with an air of confidence and poise. Her elegant dress adorned with fresh flowers and pearls suggest the sitter's affluence and adherence to the fashion of the era. Ramsay was renowned for his delicate and sensitive portrayals of his subjects, evident in this work's luminous quality and natural sensitivity.

Theodosia was born in 1738 and was the daughter of the Reverand Charles Barnwell (1705-1774) from Norfolk and his wife Katherine Sparrow from Suffolk. Her father was a well established pluralist clergyman, serving as the Rector of Beeston-next-Mileham and Little Fransham, choosing to live in the Rectory at Beeston rather than Mileham Hall on the family estate in Mileham. The Hall was still occupied at the time by his step-mother and half-siblings following his father's death in 1750. Theodosia's brother, also named Charles (1736-1802) inherited the Mileham family estate in 1774.

Oil on canvas in a giltwood frame

86 x 74.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
74.5cm (29.33")
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Isherwood Fine Art has dated this Georgian Oil Portrait Painting to the 18th Century.

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We are delighted to present a new discovery of an exquisite portrait of Theodosia Barnwell, a masterful example of the work of celebrated Scottish portrait artist Allan Ramsay who became Principal Painter to King George III.
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It is likely to have been painted as a pendant to a portrait of her brother Charles, painted by Ramsay in 1756, which closely aligns with this work.
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fig 1. An 18th-century oil painting depicting a young lady in a white satin dress with a blue drape, set within an oval composition inside a heavily carved gold frame.
fig 1. 18th Century Portrait of a Young Lady Attributed to Allan Ramsay (1713-1784)

Theodosia is depicted in a half-length pose, set against a subtle graduated oval background which frames the figure. She gazes outwards towards the viewer with an air of confidence and poise. Her elegant dress adorned with fresh flowers and pearls suggest the sitter's affluence and adherence to the fashion of the era. Ramsay was renowned for his delicate and sensitive portrayals of his subjects, evident in this work's luminous quality and natural sensitivity.

fig 2. An 18th-century oil painting depicting a young lady in a white satin dress with a blue drape, set within an oval composition inside a heavily carved gold frame.
fig 2. 18th Century Portrait of a Young Lady Attributed to Allan Ramsay (1713-1784)

Theodosia was born in 1738 and was the daughter of the Reverand Charles Barnwell (1705-1774) from Norfolk and his wife Katherine Sparrow from Suffolk. Her father was a well established pluralist clergyman, serving as the Rector of Beeston-next-Mileham and Little Fransham, choosing to live in the Rectory at Beeston rather than Mileham Hall on the family estate in Mileham. The Hall was still occupied at the time by his step-mother and half-siblings following his father's death in 1750. Theodosia's brother, also named Charles (1736-1802) inherited the Mileham family estate in 1774.

Oil on canvas in a giltwood frame

86 x 74.5cm

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
74.5cm (29.33")
Date of Manufacture

Isherwood Fine Art has dated this Georgian Oil Portrait Painting to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221184
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An 18th-century oil painting depicting a young lady in a white satin dress with a blue drape, set within an oval composition inside a heavily carved gold frame.
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Georgian portraiture during the 18th century emphasised social standing, refined silk textiles, and controlled lighting, frequently influenced by Rococo stylistic elements and British classical portrait traditions.

Artists utilised oil paints made from ground pigments and linseed oil applied to hand-woven flax canvas, which was subsequently secured inside carved, hand-gilded timber frames.

Authenticity is indicated by age-appropriate craquelure patterns across the paint film, hand-forged tacks along the canvas turnover, historical stretcher construction, and natural wear to the gilded frame edge.

A period portrait serves as a focal point when displayed above a fireplace mantelpiece, positioned over a sideboard, or hung within a gallery wall to provide historical contrast in a modern setting.

Maintain the artwork in a stable environment away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity, dusting the gilded frame using a dry, soft-bristled brush while avoiding water or solvent-based cleaners.
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