Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
This style of low-cut dress became popular among the rising classes during the late 19th-Century.
But perhaps the degree of disapproval only served to make the fashion even more attractive.
Jean Baptiste Discart studied at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts under German classical painter, Anselm Feuerbach (1829-1880). In 1884, he exhibited at the Paris Salon and his works have reached up to £270,000 at auction.
We believe that this early portrait was created in 1879 during his time in Austria, two years after leaving the Academy. It bears all the hallmarks of a young and confident emerging artist looking to establish himself during one of the most exciting times for art.
Please refer to the blog article on our website for further background and provenance.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size including frame: 33” x 26” / 84cm x 67cm
Year of creation: c. 1879
Condition: Towards the bottom there are two small areas of paint loss and one of these is indented. There are no repairs, holes or tears and the paint seems to be very stable. There's an area of white towards the top of the canvas which isn't due to to wear and is likely to be original. This can be retouched professionally if you wish. The current wooden frame is newer and in good condition.
Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Jean Baptiste Discart, Large Portrait of a Lady with a Yellow Rose, Antique Oil Painting
