Late 18th-Century Danish School Portrait Of A Lady

Late 18th-Century Danish School Portrait Of A LadyA fine late 18th century portrait of a lady wearing a beautiful dress with a lace collar. Her outfit is a little tricky to decipher but shes probably wearing a caraco, which is a small close fitting jacket, as these were popular during the 1780s. They were often worn with a skirt in a contrasting colour. Towards the end of the 18th century, hairstyles were becoming a little quieter than they had been previously. Simple coiffures, often worn with a

The subdued palette of subtle browns and cool blues give the piece a chilly atmosphere

with her arms by her side

Old restorations

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 32” x 38” / 81cm x 96cmYear of creation: c

We imported the painting from Rome and the subject is likely Italian

Couch passed away on the 26th of April 1906 at his home in Clifton

A characterful mid-19th-century French miniature depicting a seated gentleman holding a book

age-related wear and repairs

who later became Captain-Generalcy of British forces - in part due to the influence of his wife

Sigvard Holmquist (b

creating an unusual mood

Barotte exhibited at the Salons de Nancy and Remiremont until 1913 and at the Salon of French artists from 1912