This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates from the 19th Century and is a one-of-a-kind portrait that will sit beautifully in a collector’s cabinet or hallway. The sitter is depicted against a dark, muted background with visible age and craquelure in the paint surface. Close inspection reveals confident brushwork and a textured paint surface, especially around the face and hair. The worn, red-gilded frame and the painting’s surface wear add to its historic presence. 19th Century. The painting measures 30 × 25 cm (11.8 × 9.8 inches) and weighs 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs). The frame shown in the photos is included.