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    Portrait Of A Girl

    Early 19th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Girl
    Early 19th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Girl
    Early 19th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Girl
    Early 19th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Girl
    Early 19th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Girl
    Early 19th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Girl
    Early 19th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Girl
    Early 19th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Girl

    Early 19th-Century French School

    Portrait Of A Girl

    This early-19th-century French School oil painting depicts a young doe-eyed girl wearing an empire dress.

    Dating to the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte, this charming portrait captures the beloved daughter of a notable French family. Sitting patiently, this was a significant day in her life, and she’s dressed in the latest fashion - just like her mother.

    Empire dresses became popular at the beginning of the 19th century during a revival of styles from Greco-Roman art. Women began to wear loose-fitting, flowing, almost rectangular outfits, in homage to ancient ‘peplos’ and ‘chitons’. For adult women, these were a welcome departure from the rigid corsets previously in fashion - ladies could breathe once again. Daughters were expected to follow suit.

    With this in mind, we can safely date the portrait to circa 1810 - a charming survivor, which once hung in a sophisticated residence.

    Medium: Oil on canvas
    Overall size: 11½” x 16” / 32cm x 41cm
    Year of creation: c. 1810
    Labels & Inscriptions: Inscription on reverse referring to 'Monsieur D'andigne'.
    Condition: Artwork presents well. Craquelure but the paint is stable. Areas of in-painting. Two old repairs. Stretcher bowed, as shown.

    Early 19th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Girl
    Early 19th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Girl
    Early 19th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Girl
    Early 19th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Girl
    Early 19th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Girl
    Early 19th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Girl
    Early 19th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Girl
    Early 19th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Girl

    Conservation & History

    We care profoundly about our role as custodians and every piece in the collection has been assessed by our conservator. When required, we undertake professional restoration carefully using reversible techniques and adopt a light touch to retain the aged charm of each work. We also often restore frames rather than replace them as many are original and selected by the artists themselves.

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