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.
Antique Number: SA997148
Dateline of this antique is 1890
Height is 39cm (15.4inches)
Width is 35cm (13.8inches)
Depth is 2cm (0.8inches)
Thank you.
Your comment has been sent to Sellingantiques.