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1844 Watercolour - Portrait of a Gentleman

1844

About the Item

A delicate portrait of a gentleman in a red velvet waistcoat smoking a cigar. The artist has captured his striking face and bright blue eyes with fine detail. Well presented in an ornate gilt effect frame. Signed indistinctly and dated 1844. On paper.
  • Creation Year:
    1844
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 11.03 in (28 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and foxing. There are some marks and scuffs to the frame. Although most of the moulding is intact there are some losses, some of which have been partially restored.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ru1151stDibs: LU881312753462

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