Early 19th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Girl

Early 19th-Century French School, Portrait Of A GirlThis early 19th century French School oil painting depicts a young doe eyed girl wearing an empire dress. Dating to the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte, this charming portrait captures the beloved daughter of a notable French family. Sitting patiently, this was a significant day in her life, and shes dressed in the latest fashion just like her mother. Empire dresses became popular at the beginning of the 19th century during a revival of styles from Greco

This charming turn of the century impressionist oil painting depicts a village scene involving a young couple

has been completed between Leeds and Doncaster

The room is sparsely decorated aside from two artworks - a landscape and a religious piece

This particular gentleman was possibly a courtly chap during this time of stately decline

We particularly love the way that the large trees in the foreground frame the view and guide the eye deeper into the painting

1885) depicts a partly destroyed farmhouse in a forest clearing

Perhaps it’s a nightly recital to ancestors that have passed

A wonderfully historic piece

which is often the case with frames of this age

1900Provenance: SwedenCondition: Good

With its emphasis on mood and tone

A characterful mid-19th-century interior scene by Danish artist