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18th C, Portrait, Portrait of a Lady, Oil on Canvas, 92 x 71 cm, Framed

Offered by: Spectandum

Description
The artist portrayed an upper-class lady who has some facial features of Reynolds' Mrs. Andrews. More specifically the long, straight nose and the large eyes. Her head resting on her hand is reminiscent of the classic ‘gestus melancholicus’. An open book is on the table in front of her. Unlike Reynolds’ canvasses, this painting lacks fresh colors and a loose brush stroke. Cleaning the canvas would already make a big difference. The charm of this work lies in the dreamy gaze of the lady and the stillness of the moment.

More Information

In the Style of:	Joshua Reynolds
Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Oil on canvas, hand painted
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Other
Dealer Reference #:	1953
Incollect Reference #:	462942

Dimensions

W.	28.35 in;	H.	36.22 in;
W.	72 cm;	H.	92 cm;

Message from Seller:

Spectandum, a by-appointment gallery in Leuven, Belgium, can be reached at contact@spectandum.com 32475648678. The gallery specializes in Natural History, Ethnography, European works of art, antiquities, and rare curiosities sourced from around the world.