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Naive 18th‑Century Antique Portrait of a Lady – Oil on Canvas
Naive 18th‑Century Antique Portrait of a Lady – Oil on Canvas
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This evocative portrait of a woman, painted by an unknown hand in the 18th century, is a fascinating example of vernacular portraiture. Executed in oil on canvas and later lined on panel, the work captures the sitter with quiet dignity, though the rendering reveals a certain naïve quality typical of provincial artists of the period. The proportions and detailing are charmingly unschooled, lending the painting a directness and honesty that contrasts with the polish of metropolitan portraiture.
The surface bears the marks of time, with craquelure, abrasions, and areas of retouching that add depth and authenticity to its character.
The sitter’s features, framed by the warm tones of aged oak‑coloured paint, invite the viewer to imagine her place within the social fabric of 18th‑century Europe.
Provenance: Sweden - 18th century.
Artist: Unknown.
Medium: Oil on canvas, lined on a later panel.
Subject: Portrait of a lady.
Condition: Abrasions, craquelure, and retouching consistent with age.
Dimensions:
Canvas: 84 × 63 cm (33 × 24.8 in)
Including frame: 93 × 72 cm (36.6 × 28.3 in)
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