This is a 19th century french school stunning portrait of a woman. The subject is shown in a half-length profile, set against a draped backdrop while gazing towards the viewer. She is adorned in a beautiful blue evening gown adorned with delicate floral designs, accompanied by a yellow chiffon shawl and a long white glove held in her left hand.
This unsigned oil on canvas from the 1830s is a representative piece of French Romanticism movement and is believed to be from the circle of renowned painter Louis Hersent (Paris, 1777-1860). It has been relined and restored and is presented in an exquisite gilt frame in the French Empire style, complete with intricate palmettes.
Artist: Circle of Louis Hersent (1777-1860). Unsigned. Medium: Oil on canvas. Condition: Very good condition. Dimensions: 81.5 x 66 cm. / 32 x 26 in. Cadre: 95 x 79 cm. / 37 ½ x 31 in. Gilt wood, very good condition. Origin: France.
