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This fine oil on canvas portrait depicts a young woman in three-quarter profile and represents an excellent example of mid-18th …
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This fine oil on canvas portrait depicts a young woman in three-quarter profile and represents an excellent example of mid-18th century Rococo portraiture. The model is depicted with a voluminous and powdered hairstyle typical of the era, whose features are delicately modeled through soft gradient transitions. A luminous white silk drapery wraps the shoulders and décolleté, rendered with fluid and confident brushstrokes, while a dark and neutral background enhances the clarity and elegance of the figure. from a stylistic point of view, the painting belongs to the Frederickian rococo tradition of the Central European school.
The harmonious palette, refined modeling of flesh tones and balanced composition reflect the aesthetic ideals of aristocratic portraiture around 1700-1750. The surface has craquelure consistent with age and slight signs of historical wear; the back shows authentic ancient patina, with indications of a possible subsequent patina. Overall, the painting is in good and stable condition for its age, with no obvious major restorations. This portrait is a solid academic example of Rococo portraiture, suitable for an Old Masters collection, an academic context, or an interior seeking authentic 18th century elegance.
Provenance: Formerly in a European private collection, acquired on the Vienna antiques market (Austria). The object has been in Europe for several decades.
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- Dimensions
- 18ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 22.5ʺH
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Period
- Mid 18th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Canvas
- Oil Paint
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition with minor age-related wear and natural patina consistent with age... Good antique condition with minor age-related wear and natural patina consistent with age... less
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