Hilary Dulcie Cobbett

A charming early 20th-century British portrait by Hilary Dulcie Cobbett (British, 1885–1976), depicting a young woman wearing a warm brown coat and a softly painted patterned shawl.

The sitter is presented in a direct, engaging pose against a pale atmospheric background. Cobbett has used a restrained, natural palette with subtle brushwork to capture the sitter’s features, clothing and expression. The patterned shawl provides an attractive contrast to the darker coat and gives the composition additional character.

The painting is signed lower right and is executed in oil on canvas.

A lovely example of British portrait painting, suitable for collectors of early 20th-century British art, portraiture and works by female British artists.

Dimensions

* Canvas: 41 × 51 cm

* Approx.: 16.1 × 20.1 inches

Condition

The painting is offered unframed and displays signs of age consistent with an older original oil painting, including surface wear and areas of craquelure/age-related marks visible in the photographs. The canvas and paint surface have the character expected of a vintage artwork. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description