18th-century French School, Portrait of a Lady in Blue, Antique Oil Painting

18th century

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

A fine 18th-century portrait of a young lady in a blue dress with a white shawl. Her outfit aligns with the fashion of the 1770s, which was understated when compared to the extravagance of the Marie Antoinette era.

Her refined style is enhanced with a large diamond earring and a rose suggestively placed in the bosom. A rose is sometimes placed here to attract a potential suitor and suggest availability.

We particularly love her friendly, almost cheeky, expression.

The portrait is housed within a gilded frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 22” x 28” / 56cm x 72cm

Year of creation: c. 1770

Provenance: France

Condition: Areas of craquelure but the paint layer is stable. Canvas relined. Stretcher replaced. Frame with some age-related wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA810253

Description

A fine 18th-century portrait of a young lady in a blue dress with a white shawl.

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Her outfit aligns with the fashion of the 1770s, which was understated when compared to the extravagance of the Marie Antoinette era.

Brave Fine Art

fig 1. 18th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Lady In Blue, Antique Oil Painting — fig 1. 18th-century French School, Portrait of a Lady in Blue, Antique Oil Painting

Her refined style is enhanced with a large diamond earring and a rose suggestively placed in the bosom. A rose is sometimes placed here to attract a potential suitor and suggest availability.

We particularly love her friendly, almost cheeky, expression.