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19th-century German School, Portrait of a Lady with an Open Letter - Antique Drawing
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19th-century German School, Portrait of a Lady with an Open Letter - Antique Drawing

19th century
Description

This rather exquisite mid-19th-century drawing depicts a lady wearing a bell-shaped dress and holding an open letter. It’s an alluring piece that’s yet to reveal its mystery.

Enigmatic works create magnificent stories, if only in the mind of the viewer. Poised seated, she looks back with a knowing expression, gently holding the letter between her thumb and index finger. She’s married, wearing a ring on her right hand, as is often the case in Germany. Surely, with that expression, it’s a letter from her husband?

Letters, along with books, were also included in portraits to signify the sitter’s literacy - but this feels personal. She’s connected to its contents.

Held in a contemporary glazed frame.

Medium: Pencil on paper

Overall size: 16½” x 19½” / 42cm x 49cm

Year of creation: c. 1850

Condition: Artwork presents well.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1850s.

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SA957227
Description
This rather exquisite mid-19th-century drawing depicts a lady wearing a bell-shaped dress and holding an open letter. It’s an alluring piece that’s yet to reveal its mystery.

Enigmatic works create magnificent stories, if only in the mind of the viewer.

“
Poised seated, she looks back with a knowing expression, gently holding the letter between her thumb and index finger.
Brave Fine Art

She’s married, wearing a ring on her right hand, as is often the case in Germany. Surely, with that expression, it’s a letter from her husband?

fig 1. 19th-Century German School, Portrait Of A Lady With An Open Letter - Antique Drawing
fig 1. 19th-century German School, Portrait of a Lady with an Open Letter - Antique Drawing

Letters, along with books, were also included in portraits to signify the sitter’s literacy - but this feels personal. She’s connected to its contents.

Held in a contemporary glazed frame.

Medium: Pencil on paper

Overall size: 16½” x 19½” / 42cm x 49cm

Year of creation: c. 1850

Condition: Artwork presents well.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA957227
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19th-Century German School, Portrait Of A Lady With An Open Letter - Antique Drawing
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)
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