After Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun

A charming and finely executed French School portrait of a young girl dating to circa 1860.

Painted in oil on olive wood panel, the sitter is shown in profile facing sinister, wearing a delicate pink dress with lace collar. The artist has captured the young woman with remarkable softness and elegance, particularly in the luminous complexion and intricately rendered curled hairstyle highlighted with warm golden tones.

The portrait is housed within an attractive oval distressed giltwood frame of earlier 18th century style, complementing the romantic Victorian aesthetic beautifully.

Executed with confident brushwork and subtle tonal transitions, this highly decorative antique portrait displays all the refinement associated with mid-19th century French portrait painting.

An elegant piece ideal for collectors of French antiques, Victorian portraiture, decorative interiors and romantic period art.

Measurements

Framed Size

27.5 x 34 cm

Approx. 10.8 x 13.4 inches

Visible Artwork Size

21.5 x 28 cm

Approx. 8.5 x 11 inches

Condition

Good antique condition with age-related craquelure, minor surface wear and losses consistent with age. Presented in a distressed oval giltwood frame with visible age wear adding to its antique character. Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description.