Late 19th-century British School, Portrait Study of a Woman - Antique Watercolour

Name: Late 19th-century British School, Portrait Study of a Woman - Antique Watercolour
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA997148
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This late 19th-century British portrait study depicts a lady wearing a black hat with a veil. It’s an intriguing little mystery.

With an enigmatic expression, she peers back across the decades - captured in pencil and watercolour over a century ago. Given the dark veil, she’s possibly in mourning, her gentle eyes alluding to a story. Yet her dress appears more colourful, so it’s not entirely obvious.

The work is unsigned but it’s most probably a study, perhaps by an amateur artist rather than a student. There’s a sensitivity, which suggests they know each other.

What can you see in her eyes?

Held within a later frame.

Medium: Watercolour

Overall size: 14” x 15” / 35cm x 39cm

Year of creation: c. 1890

Condition: Artwork presents well. Minor areas of discolouration. Frame with some light wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

39cm (15.35")

Width

35cm (13.78")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA997148

Description

This late 19th-century British portrait study depicts a lady wearing a black hat with a veil. It’s an intriguing little mystery.

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With an enigmatic expression, she peers back across the decades - captured in pencil and watercolour over a century ago.

Brave Fine Art

Given the dark veil, she’s possibly in mourning, her gentle eyes alluding to a story. Yet her dress appears more colourful, so it’s not entirely obvious.

fig 1. Late 19th-Century British School, Portrait Study Of A Woman - Antique Watercolour — fig 1. Late 19th-century British School, Portrait Study of a Woman - Antique Watercolour

The work is unsigned but it’s most probably a study, perhaps by an amateur artist rather than a student. There’s a sensitivity, which suggests they know each other.

What can you see in her eyes?

Held within a later frame.

Medium: Watercolour

Overall size: 14” x 15” / 35cm x 39cm