English School Mid 19th Century Oil - Portrait of Two Children

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Description

A naïve early Victorian oil on canvas portrait depicting two young children, most likely siblings, in an idyllic landscape setting. The child on the left wears a white dress with a coral necklace, while the child on the right wears an olive-green dress. Symbolizing youth and innocence, the artist affectionately positions the children close together as they hold a basket of roses between them. Well presented in a distressed wooden frame. Unsigned. On canvas.

Condition

Signs of wear consistent with age. Inspection under UV light reveals light restoration work and retouching. There is light soiling and craquelure to the surface of the painting. Light marks and very minor paint losses. Light impressions in the canvas caused by the reverse canvas bars. The overall condition of the artwork is very good.

Size

90.5 x 74cm (35.6" x 29.1")
Framed Size: 97.5 x 81.5cm (38.4" x 32.1")

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SKU sw007
Date Mid 19th Century
Dimensions 90.5 x 74.0cm
Medium Oil
Style Realism
Subject Portraits & Figures
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