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18th Century Portrait of a Country Girl
Harrington Antiques
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18th Century Portrait of a Country Girl

18th century
Description

A portrait of a country girl, c.1780. Oil on board.

The sitter is wearing a blue dress with white lace trim and is clasping flowers. The work is beautifully done, most notably the capturing of the sitter's expression.

The work is housed in a later gilt glazed oval frame. There are some small signs of wear to the frame, including a very small split to the bottom which does not affect stability nor aesthetic but is mentioned for completeness. The whole generally displays very well indeed.

Remnants of handwritten white number verso, now illegible.

Dimensions:-

Height: 44.5cm

Width: 37cm

Depth: 3.5cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
44.5cm (17.52")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oval Portrait to the 18th Century.

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SA1221603
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7967
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Description
A portrait of a country girl, c.1780. Oil on board.

The sitter is wearing a blue dress with white lace trim and is clasping flowers. The work is beautifully done, most notably the capturing of the sitter's expression.

The work is housed in a later gilt glazed oval frame.

“
There are some small signs of wear to the frame, including a very small split to the bottom which does not affect stability nor aesthetic but is mentioned for completeness.
Harrington Antiques

The whole generally displays very well indeed.

Remnants of handwritten white number verso, now illegible.

Dimensions:-

Height: 44.5cm

Width: 37cm

Depth: 3.5cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
44.5cm (17.52")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oval Portrait to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221603
Dealers Internal Ref
7967
Harrington Antiques
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Antiques & decorative interior pieces.

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An 18th-century oval portrait painting depicting a young girl with brown hair wearing a blue and white dress within a gilded frame.
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Archive I An 18th-century oval portrait painting depicting a young girl with brown hair wearing a blue and white dress within a gilded frame.

18th Century Portrait Of A Country Girl

Archive II An 18th-century oval portrait painting depicting a young girl with brown hair wearing a blue and white dress within a gilded frame. View II
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An 18th-century oval portrait painting depicting a young girl with brown hair wearing a blue and white dress within a gilded frame.
18th Century Portrait Of A Country Girl
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An 18th-century oval portrait painting depicting a young girl with brown hair wearing a blue and white dress within a gilded frame.
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FAQs

18th-century portraits often feature naturalistic depictions of subjects, frequently rendered within oval compositions or framed by ornate mouldings, reflecting the artistic conventions of the Georgian era.

Artworks from this period were commonly executed using oil paint on canvas or timber panels, housed within hand-carved or moulded gilded wooden frames.

Authentic pieces generally display age-appropriate surface craquelure, historical construction techniques on the frame and backing, and original hand-gilded finishes showing natural wear.

An oval portrait can serve as a focal point above a sideboard, be incorporated into a curated gallery wall, or sit on a mantelpiece paired with contemporary decorative objects.

Dust the frame lightly using a soft, dry brush, keep the painting away from direct sunlight or extreme humidity changes, and consult a professional conservator for surface restoration.
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