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ANTIQUE #SA517967

Portrait Of A Lady C.1715; Circle Of Hyacinth Rigaud (1659-1743)

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Titan Fine Art

Oil on canvas.
 
This large portrait is striking in its portrayal of the sumptuous fabrics and their decorative richness. Beautifully and meticulously rendered throughout, the young lady has been depicted wearing a finely detailed silk dress and pink and blue flowers in her hair. A luxurious ochre wrap envelopes her body and this is tied in the front with a blue ribbon and a large ruby, pearl and silver jewelled clasp. The bravura handling of the draperies and the colour combination is exquisite and the modelling and handling demonstrates a capability and proficiency in the oil technique of painting. The artist was influenced by the work of Hyacinthe Rigaud and his elegant portraits with their shimmering quality and colors. At the time of writing, we also have the pendant to this portrait (portrait of a lady) available for sale.
 
This beautiful portrait is both striking and impressive.
 
Rigaud is considered one of the most famous portrait painters of the French classical peri...
Antique SA517967 shown on this page was made in the 18th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Titan Fine Art
Specialist in 17th & 18thC portraits. Highly curated selection, museum-level research & pro conservation. Exceptional art, expertly vetted.
London
United Kingdom
Tel: 07875 412 111
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD