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Edward Patry19th Victorian century Portrait of a Young girl titled 'Im Better Now'circa 1890
circa 1890
$7,940
£6,135.03
€7,092.67
CA$11,219.79
A$12,583.75
CHF 6,589.91
MX$152,904.78
NOK 83,680.85
SEK 79,335.34
DKK 52,943.07
About the Item
Edward Patry (1856–1940)
I’m Better Now, oil on canvas, circa 1890–1900, in the original frame
This tender and exquisitely rendered portrait by Edward Patry captures a moment of quiet vulnerability and childlike innocence. Painted circa 1890–1900, I’m Better Now is emblematic of late Victorian portraiture, blending technical refinement with deep emotional resonance. The young girl, with flushed cheeks and an expression of hesitant recovery, stands demurely against a muted interior wall, her posture both self-conscious and endearing.
Dressed in a crisp white frock with delicate detailing, her copper curls frame a face tinged with melancholy and modest hope—suggesting, as the title implies, a return from illness or distress. Patry’s restrained palette and controlled brushwork allow the viewer to focus on the subtle expression of the subject, a hallmark of his sensitivity to character and mood.
Known primarily for his society portraits and genre scenes, Patry was a regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy from the 1880s onward. His ability to convey the quiet dignity of his sitters—particularly children—placed him in the lineage of the great English portraitists of the 19th century. This work, preserved in its original gilt frame, is not only a poignant study of youth but also a beautifully composed period piece, rich with human feeling.
An ideal addition for collectors of Victorian portraiture or those drawn to evocative figural works, I’m Better Now is a timeless image of childhood vulnerability and strength.
Signed lower right
- Creator:Edward Patry (1856 - 1940)
- Creation Year:circa 1890
- Dimensions:Height: 55 in (139.7 cm)Width: 45 in (114.3 cm)
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- Condition:The painting has been recently cleaned and is now back to its original look.
- Gallery Location:Woodbury, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU507316394152
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