Late 19th-Century British School

Portrait Study Of A Woman

Late 19th-Century British School

Portrait Study Of A Woman

This late 19th-century British portrait study depicts a lady wearing a black hat with a veil. It’s an intriguing little mystery.

With an enigmatic expression, she peers back across the decades - captured in pencil and watercolour over a century ago. Given the dark veil, she’s possibly in mourning, her gentle eyes alluding to a story. Yet her dress appears more colourful, so it’s not entirely obvious.

The work is unsigned but it’s most probably a study, perhaps by an amateur artist rather than a student. There’s a sensitivity, which suggests they know each other.

Held within a later frame.

Medium: Watercolour
Overall size: 14” x 15” / 35cm x 39cm
Year of creation: c. 1890
Condition: Artwork presents well. Minor areas of discolouration. Frame with some light wear.
Our reference: BRV1475

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