Alois Julius Paschek, Portrait of a Lady in Black, 19th-century Antique Painting

19th century

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

A fine mid-19th-century bust-length portrait of a lady in black by Alois Julius Paschek.

This exceptionally detailed piece captures the subject's outfit with great skill. Note the exquisite embroidery, which is almost lifelike, and the beautiful jewellery - rendered to perfection.

How do you read her expression? We’re seeing a lady with something on her mind, perhaps a little resistance to having her portrait painted? There’s an element of tension in this piece, which only adds to its intrigue.

The portrait is signed/dated and housed within a period frame that’s probably its original.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 29½” x 36” / 75cm x 92cm

Year of creation: 1855

Provenance: Germany

Condition: Very presentable following a light restoration. Canvas relined. Frame with some light age-related wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

92cm (36.22")

Width

75cm (29.53")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA828003

Description

A fine mid-19th-century bust-length portrait of a lady in black by Alois Julius Paschek.

This exceptionally detailed piece captures the subject's outfit with great skill.

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Note the exquisite embroidery, which is almost lifelike, and the beautiful jewellery - rendered to perfection.

Brave Fine Art

fig 1. Alois Julius Paschek, Portrait Of A Lady In Black, 19th-Century Antique Painting — fig 1. Alois Julius Paschek, Portrait of a Lady in Black, 19th-century Antique Painting

How do you read her expression? We’re seeing a lady with something on her mind, perhaps a little resistance to having her portrait painted? There’s an element of tension in this piece, which only adds to its intrigue.