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British Regency Profile Portrait Pencil Drawing of a Gentleman, Circa 1820–1835

$1,250
£955.13
€1,141.90
CA$1,810.47
A$1,853.67
CHF 1,052.84
MX$23,706.01
NOK 12,111.08
SEK 12,585.02
DKK 8,535.86

About the Item

This intimate profile portrait drawn in graphite depicts a distinguished gentleman facing left, his features modeled with remarkable economy in graphite and black chalk on paper. The sitter’s swept, loosely articulated hair, pronounced sideburn, high collar, and elaborately wrapped cravat place the work within the fashionable portrait culture of the early nineteenth century. A sensitively traced brow, prominent nose, and firmly defined jaw establish an individualized likeness while preserving the elegant linear restraint associated with profile portraiture. The drawing belongs to a tradition that flourished across Britain and Continental Europe during the Regency and post-Napoleonic periods. Such works combined the directness of silhouette portraiture with the greater descriptive possibilities of academic draftsmanship. Delicate tonal passages around the eye, cheek, and temple give the face a subtle sense of volume, while the abbreviated handling of the coat and shoulders keeps attention focused upon the sitter’s physiognomy and social bearing. Presented beneath a vivid blue stepped mat with fine contrasting rules and enclosed within a molded gilt frame, the portrait possesses the jewel-like character of a private cabinet picture. Its modest scale and refined presentation suggest an object intended for close personal contemplation—perhaps commissioned as a familial likeness, commemorative portrait, or token of affection. The unidentified artist demonstrates particular skill in balancing documentary likeness with the dignified visual language expected of a gentleman’s portrait during the first decades of the nineteenth century. Measurements: 7 in. wide × 7⅝ in. high.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Giltwood,Paper
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    C. 1820-1835
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor wear commensurate with age and use. Some gilding loss present, minor wear to interior image.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7838251143232

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