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M. Demancy - 1844 Watercolour, Lady with a Flower Basket

1844

About the Item

A delightful portrait study depicting a woman dressed in white lace. She wears a bonnet with black trimmings to match the ribbon in her hair and rests her arm over a basket of flowers. Delicately captures in intricate watercolour and graphite detail, with hints of gum arabic used in the hair. Signed to the lower left. Presented in a gilt frame. Blind stamp to the lower left dates the piece '1844'. On paper.
  • Creation Year:
    1844
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. There is light foxing. Light craquelure to the gum arabic in the hairline. Wear to the frame giving it a distressed appearance.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: sb5821stDibs: LU881313957312
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