A characterful mid-19th-century oil on canvas depicting a seated older lady with knitting needles and wool. She’s wearing a black dress with a lace collar along with a beautiful white bonnet.

We love the movement in this piece, she’s leaning forward as if she’s about to recall an interesting story.

The portrait is unsigned but it's clearly by a well-trained hand. It's housed with a period giltwood frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 16” x 20” / 40cm x 51cm
Year of creation: c. 1860
Provenance: Denmark
Condition: Areas of light craquelure and a few very minor losses. Frame with age-related wear.