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19th Century European Italian Young Woman Portrait Oil Canvas Signed Oval Framed

e.g. 1880-1899

$1,750
£1,346.15
€1,611.34VAT Included
CA$2,545.40
A$2,609.88
CHF 1,487.02
MX$33,221.59
NOK 17,080.62
SEK 17,821.24
DKK 12,045.10

About the Item

This expressive oval portrait, painted in oil on canvas in the late 19th century, is the work of an unknown master professionally proficient in the European academic school of painting. Before us appears a beautiful young woman in national dress: a white headdress ("fazzoletto") is worn over her thick hair, a gold earring gleams in her ear, coral beads adorn her neck, and an airy, translucent shawl envelops her shoulders, cascading onto a dark blue dress. A slight turn of the head and an attentive, slightly pensive gaze lend the image a touch of mystery. Masterfully using a balanced colour palette and confident brushstrokes, while playing with the nuances of lighting, the painter imparts tangible volume to the portrait, emphasising the refined facial features, texture, and details of the heroine's attire. Such portraits were highly valued by collectors and in the high-society salons of 19th-century Europe, acquainting the viewer with the romanticised ethnographic aesthetics of distant lands. DETAILS: Artist: Signed, unidentified European artist. Medium: Oil on canvas stretched over a wooden panel. Image dimensions (approx.): 68.5 x 53.3 cm (27 x 21 inches). Condition: Overall in very good, ready-to-hang condition with only minimal wear and fine age-related craquelure. Framed dimensions (approx.): 85 x 69.5 cm (33.5 x 27.4 inches). Frame: Overall in very good condition with age-related wear, including scuffs and chips. Provenance: Swedish private collection. Shipping: Approx. weight 2.8 kg; packed weight approx. 5-6 kg. Secure, insured worldwide shipping available. Notes: Please refer to the high-resolution photographs that form part of the condition report. Colours and tonal values may vary when viewed in person, depending on viewing conditions and ambient lighting.
  • Creation Year:
    e.g. 1880-1899
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 27.4 in (69.6 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Medium:
    Canvas,Wood,Oil
  • Movement & Style:
    Realist
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Overall in very good, ready-to-hang condition with only minimal wear and fine age-related craquelure.
  • Gallery Location:
    Stockholm, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2257218632552

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