Antique oil on canvas painting depicting a French noblewoman within a contemporary gilded wooden frame. France, 18th century.

Antique oil painting on canvas with a contemporary gilded and carved wooden frame depicting a French noblewoman.

The woman is portrayed frontally with large dark eyes and a serene expression with her voluminous black hair gathered high on her head in the 18th century style.

She wears a dress with a wide square neckline embellished with a finely detailed white lace trim and a bodice with gold inserts and pearls.

The background is completely dark and neutral, a technique used to bring out the brightness of the complexion and the bright colours of the clothes.

The work is enclosed in a showy oval gilded wooden frame decorated with carvings of plant motifs and overlapping foliage.

Provenance: 18th century France.

General Condition: Good condition.