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Victorian Portrait of a Lady by George Tomlinson
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Victorian Portrait of a Lady by George Tomlinson

19th century
Description

A striking and well executed painting of a Victorian lady in traditional clothes with a lace shawl, lace collar and eye catching gold jewellery. It is a three-quarter length portrait and she is sat in a plush green chair against a red curtain backdrop. It is signed and dated "G.D.Tomlinson 1856" for the artist "GEORGE DODGSON TOMLINSON (1809-1884)".

It is painted on canvas and it's large size makes it very decorative. It is in good condition for its age. It has been lightly cleaned and is free from any major damages. There have been a couple of small repairs to the reverse of the canvas but overall it displays very well.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

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Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Lady Oil Portrait to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09712263
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Signed and dated lower left G.D. Tomlinson 1856: fixes the year.
Fine age craquelure across the paint: natural drying and movement over decades.
Hand-tacked canvas on a keyed wooden stretcher: mid-19th-century stretching.
Ruffled cap, lace collar and black silk gown: fashion of the 1850s.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244609
Description
A striking and well executed painting of a Victorian lady in traditional clothes with a lace shawl, lace collar and eye catching gold jewellery.
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It is a three-quarter length portrait and she is sat in a plush green chair against a red curtain backdrop.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

It is signed and dated "G.D.Tomlinson 1856" for the artist "GEORGE DODGSON TOMLINSON (1809-1884)".

fig 1. A 19th-century oil portrait of a seated lady wearing an intricate lace bonnet, white lace collar, and a black lace-trimmed dress set against a deep red draped background.
fig 1. Victorian Portrait of a Lady by George Tomlinson

It is painted on canvas and it's large size makes it very decorative. It is in good condition for its age. It has been lightly cleaned and is free from any major damages. There have been a couple of small repairs to the reverse of the canvas but overall it displays very well.

fig 2. A 19th-century oil portrait of a seated lady wearing an intricate lace bonnet, white lace collar, and a black lace-trimmed dress set against a deep red draped background.
fig 2. Victorian Portrait of a Lady by George Tomlinson

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Nationwide delivery available through our network of reliable couriers. Please get in touch for an accurate quote to your location.

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Lady Oil Portrait to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09712263
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Signed and dated lower left G.D. Tomlinson 1856: fixes the year.
Fine age craquelure across the paint: natural drying and movement over decades.
Hand-tacked canvas on a keyed wooden stretcher: mid-19th-century stretching.
Ruffled cap, lace collar and black silk gown: fashion of the 1850s.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244609
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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Archive I A 19th-century oil portrait of a seated lady wearing an intricate lace bonnet, white lace collar, and a black lace-trimmed dress set against a deep red draped background.

Victorian Portrait of a Lady by George Tomlinson

Archive II A 19th-century oil portrait of a seated lady wearing an intricate lace bonnet, white lace collar, and a black lace-trimmed dress set against a deep red draped background. View II
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Archive VI A 19th-century oil portrait of a seated lady wearing an intricate lace bonnet, white lace collar, and a black lace-trimmed dress set against a deep red draped background. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century oil portrait of a seated lady wearing an intricate lace bonnet, white lace collar, and a black lace-trimmed dress set against a deep red draped background. View VII
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A 19th-century oil portrait of a seated lady wearing an intricate lace bonnet, white lace collar, and a black lace-trimmed dress set against a deep red draped background.
Victorian Portrait of a Lady by George Tomlinson
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOil on Canvas
  • ColourDark Red and Black
  • MotifsLace bonnet, Lace collar, Black lace shawl, Red drapery
  • SizeH 113 cm (44 in) x W 86 cm (34 in)

This Victorian oil painting on canvas is a signed and dated three-quarter length portrait by George Dodgson Tomlinson from 1856, measuring 113 cm high and 86 cm wide. The subject is a seated lady wearing an intricate white lace bonnet, a detailed white lace collar secured with gold jewellery, a dark black dress, and a black lace-trimmed shawl, positioned against a deep red draped background and a plush green chair. A landscape element with a tree appears on the left side behind the figure. The work has undergone light cleaning and displays a few small repairs on the reverse of the canvas. Suitable for hanging above the mantel in a traditional living room, study, or hallway, this artwork brings period character and a strong focal point to interior settings. The balanced composition and contrasting palette of dark reds, blacks, and whites complement classic decor schemes and historic properties.

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Victorian portraiture focused on capturing the social standing, modesty, and likeness of subjects using dramatic lighting, rich textures, and formal attire. Artists highlighted refined textile details such as lace caps, shawls, and dark silk dresses to signify respectable status.

Traditional 19th-century portraits were typically executed in oil paints on woven linen canvas stretched over wooden stretcher bars. Pigments were ground from natural minerals and organic materials, bound in linseed oil, and finished with a protective natural resin varnish.

Authentic period paintings display age-appropriate craquelure across the paint layer, visible oxidisation or darkening on the reverse of the canvas, and period-correct stretcher construction. Inspection under ultraviolet light can reveal historic retouching and original varnish layers.

An antique oil portrait introduces visual depth and historical contrast when hung above a mantelpiece or a contemporary console table. Juxtaposing 19th-century fine art with modern minimalist furnishings enhances both the artwork and the architectural space.

Keep oil paintings away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity fluctuations, and direct heat sources. Remove loose surface dust gently with a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water, damp cloths, or chemical solvents which can damage the paint and varnish layers.
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