What characterises 19th-century portraiture art?

Nineteenth-century portraiture typically features formal poses, detailed realism, and dark or subdued backgrounds to highlight the sitters facial expressions and attire. Works from this era often incorporate symbolic clothing, lace, and drapery to indicate social status.

What traditional materials were used in Victorian portrait paintings?

Artists traditionally applied oil-based pigments onto stretched linen or cotton canvas. Frames were typically constructed from wood with moulded plaster or gesso ornamentation, finished with gold leaf gilding.

How do you identify authentic oil paintings from this period?

Authentic period paintings exhibit age-appropriate craquelure patterns across the paint surface, natural yellowing of varnish, and hand-cut wooden stretcher bars on the reverse. The gilded frame will often show light oxidisation and natural wear to raised edges.

How do you style a large antique portrait in a modern interior?

Position the artwork as a central focal point above a console table or mantelpiece to anchor the space. Combining classic figurative art with modern minimalist furnishings creates an effective visual contrast.

How should an antique oil on canvas painting be preserved?

Keep the canvas away from direct sunlight, radiators, and areas with high humidity fluctuations. Dust the frame gently with a soft dry brush, and consult a professional conservator for surface cleaning or varnish removal.

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V.large Oil Portrait Painting Wife of Major-general Sir Stanley Clarke 2of2

Name: V.large Oil Portrait Painting Wife of Major-general Sir Stanley Clarke 2of2
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1225859
Price: 1950 GBP
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Description

V.Large Oil Portrait Painting Wife of Major-General Sir Stanley Clarke 2of2

Brief Description:

This is a huge, magnificent and original 19th-century Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting depicting the wife of Major-General Sir Stanley de Astel Calvert Clarke, GCVO, CMG (1837 - 1911).

Note: We are also selling the companion painting which depicts the Army officer, Major-General Clarke - please see our other listings.

The huge, magnificent work was painted in the last quarter of the 19th century by Sir Gerald Festus Kelly KCVO PRA (1879 - 1972).

It is an extremely lifelike image that portrays Mrs Clarke in a standing three-quarter length pose, with her hands clasped together holding a pair of metal-framed spectacles.

She is depicted sporting grey hair, and wearing a white lace veil/headdress and a deep red or orange dress.

The work is mounted within its original, huge and impressive giltwood and gesso moulded frame that is embellished with vine and leaves.

Signed in the lower left corner, Kelly.

Mary Temple Rose was the daughter of Rt. Hon. Sir John Rose, 1st Bt. and Charlotte Temple. She married Maj.-Gen. Sir Stanley de Astel Calvert Clarke, son of Colonel John Frederick Sales Clarke, on 15 September 1867. She died on 28 March 1913. From 15 September 1867, her married name became Clarke.

Attributes:

Oil on Canvas

Artist: Sir Gerald Festus Kelly

Circa: 1895-1900

Condition:

Both the painting and the huge gesso-moulded frame are offered in an overall excellent original condition.

Overall Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 58.5'' | 148.5 cm

Width: 48.5'' | 123.1 cm

Depth: 3'' | 7.6 cm

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Height

148.5cm (58.46")

Width

123.1cm (48.46")

Depth

7.6cm (2.99")

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Artsonline has dated this Victorian Oil Portrait Painting to the 19th Century.

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Description

V.Large Oil Portrait Painting Wife of Major-General Sir Stanley Clarke 2of2

Brief Description:

“

This is a huge, magnificent and original 19th-century Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting depicting the wife of Major-General Sir Stanley de Astel Calvert Clarke, GCVO, CMG (1837 - 1911).

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fig 1. A large framed oil portrait painting on canvas depicting a mature woman wearing a lace head covering and draped red shawl against a dark brown background. — fig 1. V.large Oil Portrait Painting Wife of Major-general Sir Stanley Clarke 2of2

Note: We are also selling the companion painting which depicts the Army officer, Major-General Clarke - please see our other listings.

The huge, magnificent work was painted in the last quarter of the 19th century by Sir Gerald Festus Kelly KCVO PRA (1879 - 1972).

fig 2. A large framed oil portrait painting on canvas depicting a mature woman wearing a lace head covering and draped red shawl against a dark brown background. — fig 2. V.large Oil Portrait Painting Wife of Major-general Sir Stanley Clarke 2of2

It is an extremely lifelike image that portrays Mrs Clarke in a standing three-quarter length pose, with her hands clasped together holding a pair of metal-framed spectacles.

She is depicted sporting grey hair, and wearing a white lace veil/headdress and a deep red or orange dress.

fig 3. A large framed oil portrait painting on canvas depicting a mature woman wearing a lace head covering and draped red shawl against a dark brown background. — fig 3. V.large Oil Portrait Painting Wife of Major-general Sir Stanley Clarke 2of2

The work is mounted within its original, huge and impressive giltwood and gesso moulded frame that is embellished with vine and leaves.

Signed in the lower left corner, Kelly.

Mary Temple Rose was the daughter of Rt. Hon. Sir John Rose, 1st Bt. and Charlotte Temple. She married Maj.-Gen. Sir Stanley de Astel Calvert Clarke, son of Colonel John Frederick Sales Clarke, on 15 September 1867. She died on 28 March 1913. From 15 September 1867, her married name became Clarke.

fig 4. A large framed oil portrait painting on canvas depicting a mature woman wearing a lace head covering and draped red shawl against a dark brown background. — fig 4. V.large Oil Portrait Painting Wife of Major-general Sir Stanley Clarke 2of2

Attributes:

Oil on Canvas

Artist: Sir Gerald Festus Kelly

Circa: 1895-1900

Condition:

Both the painting and the huge gesso-moulded frame are offered in an overall excellent original condition.

Overall Framed Measurements:

fig 5. A large framed oil portrait painting on canvas depicting a mature woman wearing a lace head covering and draped red shawl against a dark brown background. — fig 5. V.large Oil Portrait Painting Wife of Major-general Sir Stanley Clarke 2of2

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 58.5'' | 148.5 cm

Width: 48.5'' | 123.1 cm

Depth: 3'' | 7.6 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

fig 6. A large framed oil portrait painting on canvas depicting a mature woman wearing a lace head covering and draped red shawl against a dark brown background. — fig 6. V.large Oil Portrait Painting Wife of Major-general Sir Stanley Clarke 2of2

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

fig 7. A large framed oil portrait painting on canvas depicting a mature woman wearing a lace head covering and draped red shawl against a dark brown background. — fig 7. V.large Oil Portrait Painting Wife of Major-general Sir Stanley Clarke 2of2

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.