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ANTIQUE #SA952395

Portrait Of Young Lady Holding An Orange C.1700; Follower Of Jean-baptiste Van Loo (1684-1745), Antique Oil On Canvas Painting

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Sold by: Titan Fine Art

This work is a good example of the type of portrait popular in France during the last quarter of the 17th century. Depicted is a young girl with long hair and wearing a gown with billowing sleeves. By excluding elements such as props and a busy landscape the viewer focusses entirely on the beauty of the young sitter. The abundance of drapery and the whiteness of the skin with its pearlescent flesh tones and pink lips are direct references to wealth. The orange she holds is a symbol for love and marriage – she would have been considered marriageable age at the time.
 
France, during this period, was the leading exponent of fashion and the arts to the rest of Europe and the fashions arose from the French court itself. France was also the centre for lace-making, silk, and brocade and its many goods were in high demand in other European countries.
 
A feature of this portrait is its exquisite carved and gilded period frame, which is a work of art in its own right.
 
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Antique SA952395 shown on this page was made in the 17th 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.
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United Kingdom
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STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD