Portrait of a Lady in Grey, 19th Century soft drapery

soft drapery

French decorative arts

Painted directly on panel rather than canvas

Pieces like this were made to be seen

each signed and dated

Portrait of a Lady in Grey, 19th Century soft draperyPortrait 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