African Woman, 19th Century, Painting, Framed

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Large, fixed under glass, allegorical representation of Africa through the portrait of a Black woman, richly adorned with jewelry and … Read more Large, fixed under glass, allegorical representation of Africa through the portrait of a Black woman, richly adorned with jewelry and a turban on her head.

Giltwood frame (possibly Naples) in Mecca style (this Italian technique involves applying a gilded varnish to a support covered with silver leaf, which is less expensive than gold leaf; the resulting effect is a warm and luminous gold).

Some wear from use, the glass is not broken.

First half of the 19th century.

Height 64cm Width 47.5cm See less