Portrait of a Lady in Grey, 19th Century Presented in a later gilt

Presented in a later gilt frame that complements the warmth of the tones and allows the work to live comfortably in both traditional and collected interiors

soft drapery

French decorative arts

Painted directly on panel rather than canvas

each signed in the plate and depicting key narrative scenes from Lesage’s celebrated novel

Portrait of a Lady in Grey, 19th Century Presented in a later giltPortrait of a Lady in Grey, 19th Century A late 19th century oil on canvas portrait depicting a middle aged woman dressed in a grey gown with lace collar and bonnet. Around her neck she wears a striking miniature portrait of a lady, possibly a memento of a departed loved one, adding poignancy to the composition. The artists careful attention to facial detail and textile rendering imbues the sitter with dignity and presence. The work is presented in