18th Century Oil on Panel Portrait of Noble Lady with Feathered Hat Signed Framed ^Sale

An elegant portrait from the late 18th century in oil on wood panel, depicting a contemplative aristocratic lady seated beneath the shade of trees. The model is captured in a pose of thoughtful melancholy, with her hand gracefully raised to her forehead, embodying the refined sensibilities of the Georgian era. She wears an exquisite ensemble featuring a luxurious feathered hat adorned with plumes, and a richly detailed gown in warm amber and cream tones with coral accents and fine white trim. The warm golden tonality of the principal draperies reveals influence of Venetian colorito (warm color harmony), particularly in the subtle gradations from ochre to sienna that model the voluminous skirts. The painting demonstrates the virtuoso technique in rendering chiaroscuro, where bright and flesh tones stand out against the dark park landscape, reminiscent of Gainsborough's late manner. In this portrait, the artist uses the artistic device "Hogarth's Line" or "serpentine line" resembling the Latin letter "S", which creates a sense of elegance and movement and makes the composition more dynamic and attractive to the viewer. In the lower right corner there is a signature in the form of a small monogram, we were unable to identify it. Provenance: European private collection. This exquisite portrait will truly become a magnificent ornament of any private collection or refined interior.
Size app.: 55.5 x 20.5 cm (roughly 21.9 x 8.1 in), frame 60.3 x 25.6 cm (roughly 23.7 x 10.1 in). Overall in very good (likely conserved) condition with wear to frame. Please study good resolution images for cosmetic condition. In person actual painting may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Weight of app. 1 kg is going to measure 2 kg packed for shipment.