Louis (Ludwig) Braun 1836-1916 German Oil Portrait Lady Village Church

A charming 19th-century German oil on canvas portrait by Louis (Ludwig) Braun (1836–1916), depicting a traditionally dressed lady standing before a picturesque village church.

The lady is shown in an attractive rural setting, wearing a detailed period costume including a bonnet, embroidered bodice and full skirt. The church and surrounding landscape create an atmospheric background to the portrait.

The painting is signed lower left, and is presented in an impressive antique ripple-moulded wooden frame with gilt inner detail

Measurements

Overall framed: approx. 103 × 83 cm

40.55 × 32.68 inches

Painting: approx. 86 × 66 cm

33.86 × 25.98 inches

Condition

The painting is offered in antique condition, with age-related wear and surface marks consistent with its age. There are areas of old paint loss, scuffing and surface wear visible in the photographs. The canvas and frame show signs of age, including wear to the frame and old marks to the reverse.

Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description and show the condition, signature, frame and reverse.

A striking 19th-century German portrait with an attractive rural setting and period costume, presented in a particularly decorative antique frame.

Please note: We are selling the painting as an antique artwork based on the attribution stated above. We do not provide independent authentication or certificates of authenticity. The artwork is sold as photographed.