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Thomas Beach (1739-1806) - Oil on Canvas Portrait of Hannah Hass
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Thomas Beach (1739-1806) - Oil on Canvas Portrait of Hannah Hass

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A fine 18th century English portrait attributed to the celebrated portrait artist Thomas Beach (1739-1806)

The attractive young sitter is pictured half length within a sculpted cartouche with her body inclined to the left away, with her eyes averted away from the viewer, she appears lost in thought.

Hannah wears the lavish froth, frills and pale shades which show the influence of Rococo style. She wears a pale silver silk gown with a loose pleated back of the French ‘Saque-back’ style. Also called a ‘Watteau Pleat’ – after the work of the famous Rococo master – the wide fold of fabric falling free from her shoulders can just be glimpsed.

The lace that is just seen cascading from her cuff are termed ‘engageants’ and her ruched sleeves held in place by pearl drops. Her raven hair is curled and worn elegantly upwards and she is without jewellery save for a simple black ribbon worn at her elegant neck.

This fine painting is offered ready to hang and enjoy in a later fine quality antique style frame.

Thomas Beach Beach was born in Milton Abbas, Dorchester in 1738. During the years 1760-1762 he was a student of Joshua Reynolds. He was a member of the Society of Artists and later settled at the resort of Bath where he was much in demand for his portraits.

He held exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Arts during the 1780''s and 90''s. He painted famous characters such as actors Sarah Siddons and John Kemble. His portraits are in museum collection tins worldwide including the National Portrait Gallery in London.

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Canvas : 72cm x 60cm.

Frame: 92cm x 78cm.

Price: £6000

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Period Portraits has dated this Georgian Oil Portrait Painting to the 18th Century.

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A fine 18th century English portrait attributed to the celebrated portrait artist Thomas Beach (1739-1806)
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The attractive young sitter is pictured half length within a sculpted cartouche with her body inclined to the left away, with her eyes averted away from the viewer, she appears lost in thought.
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fig 1. An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a woman in a white satin dress with a black neck ribbon, framed within a feigned oval.
fig 1. Thomas Beach (1739-1806) - Oil on Canvas Portrait of Hannah Hass

Hannah wears the lavish froth, frills and pale shades which show the influence of Rococo style. She wears a pale silver silk gown with a loose pleated back of the French ‘Saque-back’ style. Also called a ‘Watteau Pleat’ – after the work of the famous Rococo master – the wide fold of fabric falling free from her shoulders can just be glimpsed.

fig 2. An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a woman in a white satin dress with a black neck ribbon, framed within a feigned oval.
fig 2. Thomas Beach (1739-1806) - Oil on Canvas Portrait of Hannah Hass

The lace that is just seen cascading from her cuff are termed ‘engageants’ and her ruched sleeves held in place by pearl drops. Her raven hair is curled and worn elegantly upwards and she is without jewellery save for a simple black ribbon worn at her elegant neck.

fig 3. An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a woman in a white satin dress with a black neck ribbon, framed within a feigned oval.
fig 3. Thomas Beach (1739-1806) - Oil on Canvas Portrait of Hannah Hass

This fine painting is offered ready to hang and enjoy in a later fine quality antique style frame.

Thomas Beach Beach was born in Milton Abbas, Dorchester in 1738. During the years 1760-1762 he was a student of Joshua Reynolds. He was a member of the Society of Artists and later settled at the resort of Bath where he was much in demand for his portraits.

fig 4. An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a woman in a white satin dress with a black neck ribbon, framed within a feigned oval.
fig 4. Thomas Beach (1739-1806) - Oil on Canvas Portrait of Hannah Hass

He held exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Arts during the 1780''s and 90''s. He painted famous characters such as actors Sarah Siddons and John Kemble. His portraits are in museum collection tins worldwide including the National Portrait Gallery in London.

Higher Resolution images on request.

Worldwide shipping available.

Higher resolution images on request.

Worldwide shipping available.

Canvas : 72cm x 60cm.

Frame: 92cm x 78cm.

Price: £6000

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Period Portraits has dated this Georgian Oil Portrait Painting to the 18th Century.

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SA1236529
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOil, Canvas
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFeigned oval, black choker, satin drapery, high hair hairstyle
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 78 cm (31 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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Georgian portraiture typically features sitters depicted in formal dress with dramatic lighting against dark or natural backgrounds. Often painted in oil on canvas, these compositions emphasized social status and employed techniques like feigned oval borders to frame the subject.

Paintings from this era were created using hand-ground pigments bound in linseed or walnut oil, applied onto hand-woven linen canvas stretched over timber strainers.

Authentic period works display natural age-related craquelure across the paint layer, historical wear or oxidation on the reverse canvas, and hand-cut timber stretchers rather than machine-milled wood.

Positioning an antique portrait above a contemporary console table or sideboard creates a balanced contrast between historical art and modern minimalism. It can also serve as an anchor piece within a curated gallery wall.

Keep the canvas away from direct heat sources, high humidity, and harsh sunlight. Dust the surface very gently with a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water or chemical cleaning products.
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