A striking 19th century oil on canvas portrait depicting a Caribbean lady standing in a wooded landscape. She is shown wearing a red headscarf, hoop earrings, bracelets, necklace, white blouse and dark skirt, with tropical foliage and trees in the background.

The painting is signed lower left, although the signature is not clearly readable. Presented in a gilt frame with good decorative appeal. A characterful antique portrait with strong presence, ideal for collectors of 19th century portraiture, Caribbean interest, ethnographic subjects, colonial-era art or decorative antique interiors.

Condition:

Antique condition with age-related wear. The painting has craquelure, surface marks, paint losses, scuffs, varnish discolouration and general wear. The canvas and reverse show age, old paper backing, tears, tape residue and previous securing. The gilt frame has chips, cracks, losses, rubbing, old repairs and wear throughout. Please study all photos carefully as they form part of the description.

Measurements:

Overall framed size: 34 x 42 cm approx, 13.4 x 16.5 inches

Visible artwork size: 21 x 30 cm approx, 8.3 x 11.8 inches