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18th Century English Portrait of a Young Girl

$2,800
£2,108.70
€2,463.85
CA$3,967.13
A$3,984.75
CHF 2,310.47
MX$48,618.05
NOK 26,738.72
SEK 27,435.32
DKK 18,418.33

About the Item

Some portraits capture a moment—others preserve an era. Here, a late 18th-century English drawing of a young girl stands as a record of changing taste and sensibility. The neoclassical shift is evident in the high waistline and the pared-back handling of form, where elegance is achieved through proportion rather than excess. The artist’s approach is disciplined, relying on line and restraint to construct the figure with clarity and intention. Her bonnet is rendered with careful structure, its clean edges shaping the composition around the face. A few soft strands of hair escape the formality, introducing a quiet note of immediacy. The face itself is handled with sensitivity—modeled just enough to suggest depth, but never pushed beyond the surface of the paper. What holds attention is the expression: direct, composed, and self-aware, without artifice. It reflects a time when portraiture began to favor presence over display. Set within a richly figured burl walnut frame with a gilt edge, the drawing gains weight and warmth, its materials echoing the refinement of the image itself.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Burl,Paper,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Some water spots on the paper to the right of the face.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RIGHTPROPER34821stDibs: LU3738349312172

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