William Crawford (1825-1869) - 1858 Mixed Media Portrait of a Young Girl

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Description

A charming mid-19th-century mixed media artwork, executed in pastel and graphite, depicting a young girl holding a straw hat. The artist renders the subject with a sensitive touch and a delicate attention to detail. Signed and dated to the lower margin. Well presented in a gilt frame. Listed alongside a companion piece 'Portrait of a Young Boy' (sq835) On paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age, including discolouration and creasing to the paper throughout. There is a small tear to the upper margin. Light debris behind the glass. Wear to the frame, including scuffs, chips and indentations throughout.

Size

54 x 45cm (21.3" x 17.7")
Framed Size: 72 x 62cm (28.3" x 24.4")

Artist Biography

William Crawford (1825-1869) was a Scottish painter and portraitist known for his refined technique and sensitive depictions of character. Born in Ayr, Scotland, Crawford studied at the Trustees’ Academy in Edinburgh under Sir William Allan and Thomas Duncan, both of whom influenced his approach to colour and composition. He became well regarded for his portraits, which combined a strong sense of realism with a delicate touch that conveyed the personality and presence of his sitters. In addition to portraiture, Crawford also produced genre scenes and historical subjects, displaying a versatile talent that earned him exhibitions at the Royal Scottish Academy and the Royal Academy in London. Despite his relatively short life, his work contributed meaningfully to mid-19th-century Scottish art, bridging traditional academic methods with a more naturalistic sensibility.

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SKU sq836
Artist William Crawford (1825-1869)
Date 1858
Dimensions 54.0 x 45.0cm
Medium Mixed Media
Style Realism
Subject Portrait
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