Framed Early 19th Century Silkwork - Portrait of Erminia

£450.00
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SKU:
sy018
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Description

A remarkable late George III silkwork picture depicting a scene from Torquato Tasso’s epic poem La Gerusalemme liberata (Jerusalem Delivered), where the character Erminia carves the name of her beloved, Tancred, into the bark of a tree. Beautifully presented behind glass in a crazed oval mat and gilt-effect frame. Unsigned. On silk.

Condition

Minor discolouration to the silk thread and silk ground. The frame has minor surface wear. Overall, the artwork presents in very good condition for its age.

Size

21.5 x 15cm (8.5" x 5.9")
Framed Size: 31 x 24.5cm (12.2" x 9.6")

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SKU sy018
Frame Colour gold
Date Early 19th Century
Dimensions 21.5 x 15.0cm
Medium Embroidery
Style Realism
Subject Portrait
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