Antique mid-19th century American, large oval, oil on canvas Portrait of a Woman. This carefully executed painting reflects the realism of high quality portraiture of the period with very small brushstrokes and gloss varnish. The woman in the portrait wears fashion typical of the period with delicate lace and linen headdress, a formal dark dress embellished with an ebony brooch in a gold setting with seed pearls. The unknown artist has given her a quiet demeanor with great care given to the detailed eyes and mouth. The background is a very dark, muddy green. The original canvas, with the original makers mark still showing on the back, was stretched over an oval, hand built stretcher. The edges of this painting are loosely covered in a black grossgrain ribbon which can be removed if preferred to expose the partially painted edges. See photos for details. Photos shown include both in natural light (first 4) and with 2700K LED light (second 4) to give best idea of quality and condition of this piece. A lovely painting to add a quiet mood to a room, ready to hang.


Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: This painting is in quite good condition as it was professionally cleaned and partially restored in 1990. The section of the painting with the hole was on the right ribbon - see photo detail. There are some surface scratches, crazing and small sections of paint loss on the edges of the painting. Photos shown include both in natural light (first 4) and with 2700K LED light (second 4) to give best idea of quality and condition of this piece.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Oil Paint, Wood

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Unframed
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Portrait

Restored; Some Imperfections; This painting is in quite good condition as it was professionally cleaned and partially restored in 1990. The section of the painting with the hole was on the right ribbon - see photo detail. There are some surface scratches, crazing and small sections of paint loss on the edges of the painting. Photos shown include both in natural light (first 4) and with 2700K LED light (second 4) to give best idea of quality and condition of this piece.