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  • Design Credit: Elizabeth Roberts Architec̦ture & Design, Photo Credit: Dustin Aksland. Dimensions: H 43 in. x W 36.5 in.
  • Design Credit: Timothy Godbold, Photo Credit: Karl Simone. Dimensions: H 43 in. x W 36.5 in.
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19th-Century English School, Portrait Of A Cartographer, Oil Painting

c. 1840

About the Item

This fine mid-19th-century portrait depicts a dapper gentleman wearing a black coat, black waistcoat, white shirt and black necktie. A map of the West Indies rests on his desk and he holds a compass with both hands. Given the clues, it’s plausible that he’s a cartographer and directly involved in mapping the region. There were several well-admired map-makers working at this time and our research is ongoing. The portrait is housed within an ornate swept frame. Established in 2017, Brave Fine Art is a premier English art dealership based in Cheltenham with clients including national galleries and country estates. Our team includes a conservator, logistics specialist and art historian. Over 1,000 paintings have been transported to the US and Canada safely with hundreds of glowing reviews. We set our prices fairly from the start as we prefer to sell quickly and continually evolve the collection. Around 40 new discoveries are added every month. If you have any questions at all, we’d love to hear from you.
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1840
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 43 in (109.22 cm)Width: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)
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  • Condition:
    The artwork has various issues including craquelure, repairs and paint losses. It has the appearance of a beautifully worn old country house picture.
  • Gallery Location:
    Cheltenham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2328211665642

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