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Religious Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas of Catholic Nun in Habit Veil and Coif

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Oil on canvas portrait painting of a Catholic nun. This beautiful portrait of a woman is unframed and in wonderful vintage condition. The subject is of a Catholic sister, with black hair, dressed in her habit. A black veil with coif covers her head, with white lace detail peeking out and trailing down her front. The subject is giving a gentle smile and gazing at her left. A round yellow or gold broach with a ruby gemstone and starburst gold detail is fastened to the front of her habit atop a white lace detail fabric. The background is a dark brown and black mix. Painting is in oil on canvas and unframed and signed at the bottom left. Signature is illegible and at the bottom right corner. How we would style it: We are big fans of styling portrait paintings in groupings. Perhaps in an entryway styled going up the walls near a staircase. A guest bedroom completely covering every inch of the walls, a living room above a fireplace, alone in a powder bath, or in a kitchen resting on an open shelf. For collectors of portraits, this would make a fantastic addition. Dimensions: 18" wide 20" tall .5" deep.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    American Classical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wear is consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Oklahoma City, OK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3382317469272
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