This is a really fine English portrait of a young woman. Facing the viewer she poses in a silk dress holding a basket of flowers, against a rural panorama. A gold watch hangs from a long chain fastened at her waist.
The sitter is believed to be Jane Bowness, nee Grimes, aged 16 years in 1842.
The artist is unknown. It is a high quality work with the textures of skin and fabric handled with beautiful, luminous effect against a subdued background.
Condition :
- Some craquelature to the paint surface.
- The canvas has not been relined or repaired.
- The frame is not original.
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