American School 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Child with a Saint Bernard

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sw479
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Description

A captivating 19th century oil on canvas portrait depicting a young child seated with a magnificent Saint Bernard dog against a romantically rendered landscape. The child, dressed in a red frock with delicate white lace trim at the collar and sleeves, gazes directly at the viewer with soulful eyes, while resting affectionately upon their gentle canine companion. The Saint Bernard, rendered with characteristic brown and white markings, reclines protectively beside the child, its noble head and warm expression embodying loyalty and devotion. The atmospheric background features a pastoral landscape with distant mountains and trees shrouded in soft, ethereal light, a hallmark of the Romantic aesthetic. Presented in a complementary gilt-effect frame. Unsigned.

Condition

Signs of wear consistent with age. Light soiling to the surface of the painting and discolouration to the varnish layer. A patch repair can be seen to the reverse of the canvas. Inspection under UV light reveals minor overpainting in areas of the composition. Age related wear and small chips to the gilt effect frame. The overall condition of the artwork is very good.

Size

62 x 75.5cm (24.4" x 29.7")
Framed Size: 79.5 x 92.5cm (31.3" x 36.4")

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SKU sw479
Date 19th Century
Dimensions 62.0 x 75.5cm
Medium Oil
Style Realism
Subject Portrait
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