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Early 19th-Century English School, Portrait Study Of A Gentleman

c. 1820

About the Item

This splendid early 19th-century English school portrait study depicts a gentleman wearing a brown coat, cream waistcoat, white shirt, and cravat. He’s dressed according to the rather dapper fashions of the 1820s when men embraced their romantic sensibilities. Gone were the constraints of neo-classicism, gentlemen carried themselves with charisma and verve. It was the time of William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Lord Byron. The Industrial Revolution was tempered by sweet expressive verse. Young couples exchanged letters gushing with sentiment. Portraits were hung in country homes across the land with both Sir Thomas Lawrence PRA (1769-1830) and Sir William Beechey RA (1753-1839) well established. A portrait spoke volumes, not only aesthetically, but also at a deeper level regarding the subject’s character and spirit. The artist behind this particular work is unknown but it’s confidently rendered. Held in a modern frame. Provenance: Private collection, England. 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. 1820
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Assessed and approved by our conservator. Cleaned. Revarnished. Canvas relined. Frame restored. Minor raised area in the hair.
  • Gallery Location:
    Cheltenham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2328214170792
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