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    Portrait Of An Elderly Lady

    £1,900
    Late 18th-Century French School, Portrait Of An Elderly Lady
    Late 18th-Century French School, Portrait Of An Elderly Lady
    Late 18th-Century French School, Portrait Of An Elderly Lady
    Late 18th-Century French School, Portrait Of An Elderly Lady
    Late 18th-Century French School, Portrait Of An Elderly Lady
    Late 18th-Century French School, Portrait Of An Elderly Lady
    Late 18th-Century French School, Portrait Of An Elderly Lady
    Late 18th-Century French School, Portrait Of An Elderly Lady

    Late 18th-Century French School

    Portrait Of An Elderly Lady

    £1,900
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    This late 18th-century French oil painting depicts an older woman wearing a simple linen cap, modest fichu and dark brown gown.

    Painted around 1790, this quiet piece was evidently created for the home, rather than designed to be ostentatious. Here we see a woman who was cherished, dressed as others would know her. The artist has resisted any temptation to idealise, faithfully recording the softened features and gentle expression that only time can bestow.

    The restrained composition reflects the finest traditions of late 18th-century French portraiture. Against a dark background, light falls softly across her face, illuminating warm flesh tones and the crisp folds of her white linen. The handling is understated yet accomplished, drawing the viewer's attention entirely towards the sitter's presence.

    One can easily imagine the painting hanging in a family drawing room, where children and grandchildren would recognise the familiar smile of a much-loved mother or grandmother. A reminder that the greatest portraits often preserve not only a likeness, but a personality.

    Held in a handsome ebonised frame.

    Medium
    Oil on canvas

    Overall size
    28½” x 32½” / 72cm x 83cm

    Year of creation
    c. 1790

    Provenance
    Private collection, France.

    Conservation
    Professionally conserved, including careful cleaning to reveal the painting’s true colouring and remove accumulated surface grime that can be harmful over time. A protective layer of conservation varnish has also been applied. The paint layer is stable.

    Condition
    Very presentable for its age. Canvas relined. Craquelure, as one would expect. Frame showing some minor marks and wear consistent with age and use.

    Our reference
    BRV2323

    Late 18th-Century French School, Portrait Of An Elderly Lady
    Late 18th-Century French School, Portrait Of An Elderly Lady
    Late 18th-Century French School, Portrait Of An Elderly Lady
    Late 18th-Century French School, Portrait Of An Elderly Lady
    Late 18th-Century French School, Portrait Of An Elderly Lady
    Late 18th-Century French School, Portrait Of An Elderly Lady
    Late 18th-Century French School, Portrait Of An Elderly Lady
    Late 18th-Century French School, Portrait Of An Elderly Lady

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