Mid-18th-Century English School, Portrait Of A Lady Drawings 1885 Provenance

1885 Provenance

Our reference: BRV2146

Bernhard Dietrich Funke (1799-1837)

each rendered with careful attention to colour and characteristics

28 March 1990 (lot 77/a)

Mid-18th-Century English School, Portrait Of A Lady Drawings 1885 ProvenanceThis charming mid 18th century English oil painting depicts a middle aged lady reputed to be Meg Worthington. Produced during the rather ostentatious Rococo period, this lady, despite her mature years, is attired in a fine, rather fashionable ensemble. With themes of love, leisure and nature, the Rococo was defined by its extravagance and, simultaneously, its elegance. Outfits often featured pastel colours, as we see here with the cloak, and women