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Early 19th-century American School, Portrait of a Lady - Antique Oil Painting

19th century
Sold 20 November 2024 · Brave Fine Art
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This charming early 19th-century American School bust-length portrait depicts a young lady wearing a dark green dress with a large lace collar, together with a beautiful jade necklace. Her hair is styled into an elaborate arrangement of loops and coils.

The remarkable fashion of the early 1830s was predominantly inspired by the passion and exuberance of Romanticism. Dresses featured gargantuan sleeves with numerous voluminous designs and hairstyles were equally oversized and eye-catching. The overall effect was startling. Ladies on both sides of the Atlantic were expected to stay fully apprised of the emerging trends or face serious embarrassment. Fashion plates were a vital addition to a lady’s boudoir.

The work is unsigned but it’s been previously attributed to a follower of the Pennsylvanian artist, Jacob Eichholtz (1776-1842). Eichholtz was of German descent and initially trained as a coppersmith. He began producing small panel portraits while running a tinsmith’s shop in Lancaster, but as his popularity increased, he switched to art full-time.

There are similarities between his approach and the portrait of the lady we see here, particularly in the angular nature of the design with the emphasis on the shoulders. Eichholtz’s portrait of Mrs. James Patriot Wilson Jr from 1833, which is currently at the North Carolina Museum of Art, is interesting to compare.

Held in a later frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 23½” x 28” / 60cm x 71cm

Year of creation: c. 1830

Provenance: Private collection, USA / Private collection, UK.

Condition: Cleaned. Revarnished. Canvas relined. Craquelure throughout. The paint layer is stable. Areas of in-painting following a restoration. Frame in excellent condition.

Our reference: BRV1766

Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1089291
Description
This charming early 19th-century American School bust-length portrait depicts a young lady wearing a dark green dress with a large lace collar, together with a beautiful jade necklace. Her hair is styled into an elaborate arrangement of loops and coils.
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The remarkable fashion of the early 1830s was predominantly inspired by the passion and exuberance of Romanticism.
Brave Fine Art

Dresses featured gargantuan sleeves with numerous voluminous designs and hairstyles were equally oversized and eye-catching. The overall effect was startling. Ladies on both sides of the Atlantic were expected to stay fully apprised of the emerging trends or face serious embarrassment. Fashion plates were a vital addition to a lady’s boudoir.

fig 1. An antique oil painting depicts a stern-faced woman with an intricate dark hairstyle, wearing a white embroidered collar and a dark dress, set inside a heavy black wooden frame.
fig 1. Early 19th-century American School, Portrait of a Lady - Antique Oil Painting

The work is unsigned but it’s been previously attributed to a follower of the Pennsylvanian artist, Jacob Eichholtz (1776-1842). Eichholtz was of German descent and initially trained as a coppersmith. He began producing small panel portraits while running a tinsmith’s shop in Lancaster, but as his popularity increased, he switched to art full-time.

fig 2. An antique oil painting depicts a stern-faced woman with an intricate dark hairstyle, wearing a white embroidered collar and a dark dress, set inside a heavy black wooden frame.
fig 2. Early 19th-century American School, Portrait of a Lady - Antique Oil Painting

There are similarities between his approach and the portrait of the lady we see here, particularly in the angular nature of the design with the emphasis on the shoulders. Eichholtz’s portrait of Mrs. James Patriot Wilson Jr from 1833, which is currently at the North Carolina Museum of Art, is interesting to compare.

fig 3. An antique oil painting depicts a stern-faced woman with an intricate dark hairstyle, wearing a white embroidered collar and a dark dress, set inside a heavy black wooden frame.
fig 3. Early 19th-century American School, Portrait of a Lady - Antique Oil Painting

Held in a later frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 23½” x 28” / 60cm x 71cm

Year of creation: c. 1830

Provenance: Private collection, USA / Private collection, UK.

Condition: Cleaned. Revarnished. Canvas relined. Craquelure throughout. The paint layer is stable. Areas of in-painting following a restoration. Frame in excellent condition.

Our reference: BRV1766

Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1089291
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An antique oil painting depicts a stern-faced woman with an intricate dark hairstyle, wearing a white embroidered collar and a dark dress, set inside a heavy black wooden frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEarly 19th-Century
  • MaterialCanvas, Oil Paint, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFigurative subject, Elaborate hairstyle, Embroidered collar, Dark palette
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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Early 19th-century portraits typically feature realistic representations with soft lighting, dark backgrounds, and meticulous attention to costume and facial details, reflecting the artistic conventions of the period.

These works were commonly executed using oil pigments applied to stretched linen or cotton canvas, housed within handcrafted wooden frames, often gilded or ebonised.

Authenticity is assessed through examining the canvas weave, craquelure patterns in the paint layer, stretcher frame construction, and traditional handmade joinery or aging on the accompanying frame.

Pairing a traditional portrait with clean-walled, contemporary spaces creates a striking juxtaposition, anchoring the room with historical depth while maintaining a balanced, sophisticated aesthetic.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight and high humidity fluctuations, dust gently with a soft dry brush, and avoid using chemical cleaners on the canvas or frame.
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