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Attributed to Charles D’agar (1669-1723) - Portrait of a Beauty in a Blue Dress.
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Attributed to Charles D’agar (1669-1723) - Portrait of a Beauty in a Blue Dress.

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Beguiling, sensitively rendered and richly coloured portrait of a beauty attributed to the late seventeenth century artist Charles D’Agar (1669 - 1723)

The elegant sitter is depicted half-length within a feigned oval, and with her pale skin, rosebud lips and cascading chestnut hair she is the very defitinion of an early eighteenth century beauty. Her swan-like neck and head are slightly inclined and she fixes us with a sensitive and knowing expression.

Her richly coloured costume is comprised of a blue silk dress trimmed with gold, which she wears over white chemise, whilst around her shoulders a bright red silk shawl provides the perfect sartorial counterpoint. Our sitter may be sans jewellery, but thanks to her highly fashionable and expensive costume of shimmering silk , we are left in no doubt as to her status.

Charles D’Agar (1669 - 1723) came to England with his Huguenot father Jacques in 1681, settling here permanently after a stay in Copenhagen by 1691. He had a good practice, numbering such people as the Duke of Buccleuch and Lord Bolingbroke among his patrons.

Much of the beauty of this striking portrait is derived from its rich colour palette and the bravura brushstrokes with which the artist has conjured the sitters drapery. This work is in an excellent state of conservation and it is ready to hang and enjoy in a fine 18th century carved gilt and composition frame which is itself an exhuberant masterpiece.

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Canvas: 30.5'' x 25'' / 77cm x 64cm.

Frame: 36'' x 31'' / 92cm x 79cm.

Price: £4950

Date of Manufacture

Period Portraits has dated this Oil Portrait Painting to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1187274
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Beguiling, sensitively rendered and richly coloured portrait of a beauty attributed to the late seventeenth century artist Charles D’Agar (1669 - 1723)
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The elegant sitter is depicted half-length within a feigned oval, and with her pale skin, rosebud lips and cascading chestnut hair she is the very defitinion of an early eighteenth century beauty.
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Her swan-like neck and head are slightly inclined and she fixes us with a sensitive and knowing expression.

fig 1. An oil portrait of a woman in a blue dress with a red wrap, set inside an ornate carved giltwood frame.
fig 1. Attributed to Charles D’agar (1669-1723) - Portrait of a Beauty in a Blue Dress.

Her richly coloured costume is comprised of a blue silk dress trimmed with gold, which she wears over white chemise, whilst around her shoulders a bright red silk shawl provides the perfect sartorial counterpoint. Our sitter may be sans jewellery, but thanks to her highly fashionable and expensive costume of shimmering silk , we are left in no doubt as to her status.

fig 2. An oil portrait of a woman in a blue dress with a red wrap, set inside an ornate carved giltwood frame.
fig 2. Attributed to Charles D’agar (1669-1723) - Portrait of a Beauty in a Blue Dress.

Charles D’Agar (1669 - 1723) came to England with his Huguenot father Jacques in 1681, settling here permanently after a stay in Copenhagen by 1691. He had a good practice, numbering such people as the Duke of Buccleuch and Lord Bolingbroke among his patrons.

fig 3. An oil portrait of a woman in a blue dress with a red wrap, set inside an ornate carved giltwood frame.
fig 3. Attributed to Charles D’agar (1669-1723) - Portrait of a Beauty in a Blue Dress.

Much of the beauty of this striking portrait is derived from its rich colour palette and the bravura brushstrokes with which the artist has conjured the sitters drapery. This work is in an excellent state of conservation and it is ready to hang and enjoy in a fine 18th century carved gilt and composition frame which is itself an exhuberant masterpiece.

fig 4. An oil portrait of a woman in a blue dress with a red wrap, set inside an ornate carved giltwood frame.
fig 4. Attributed to Charles D’agar (1669-1723) - Portrait of a Beauty in a Blue Dress.

Higher resolution images upon request

Worldwide shipping available.

Canvas: 30.5'' x 25'' / 77cm x 64cm.

Frame: 36'' x 31'' / 92cm x 79cm.

Price: £4950

Date of Manufacture

Period Portraits has dated this Oil Portrait Painting to the 18th Century.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1187274
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An oil portrait of a woman in a blue dress with a red wrap, set inside an ornate carved giltwood frame.
ATTRIBUTED TO CHARLES D’AGAR (1669-1723) - PORTRAIT OF A BEAUTY IN A BLUE DRESS.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period18th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialOil paint, Linen canvas, Giltwood, Wood
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsFigurative portraiture, Carved acanthus scrollwork, Drapery, Gilded ornamentation
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

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Portraits from this era are characterised by realistic depiction, dramatic use of light and shadow, and classical composition, often capturing the sitters social status through detailed attire.

These works typically feature oil paint applied to a woven linen canvas, stretched over a wooden mortise-and-tenon frame, and housed within a hand-carved, gilded wooden frame.

Authenticity is evaluated through close examination of canvas ageing, craquelure patterns in the paint layer, stretcher mark impressions, pigment analysis, and construction methods of the frame.

An antique portrait serves as a striking focal point when hung against a moody, saturated wall colour, creating a sophisticated contrast between contemporary minimalist furniture and traditional artistry.

Preservation requires maintaining stable relative humidity and temperature, keeping the artwork out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, and avoiding chemical cleaners on the canvas or gilded frame.
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