Description
Unknown (19th century): Sitting Man with Jacobin Cap, 1854, PencilTechnique: White heightened Pencil and Chalk on Paper, mounted on PaperInscription: lower left signed: “L.Basset[?]”. lower left dated: “1854”. Date: 1854Description: Portrait of a friend in a sitting posture with his leg crossed. On the young man’s head is a Jacobin cap, which in France since the French Revolution has been a symbol of freedom and an expression of republican sentiment.Keywords: Portrait, Friendship portrait, Phrygian cap, Republican, Intellectual, Artist, 19th century, Romanticism, Portraits, France, Size: 22,8 cm x 18,1 cm (9 x 7,1 in)Condition: Good condition. The sheet is slightly discoloured and pale foxed due to its age. Some darker spots visible on the sitter’s arm and at the bottom. Lower right discolouration due to an old mounting.
| Period | Before 1890 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1854 |
| Production Period | Before 1890 |
| Style | Classical |
| Detailed Condition |
Good This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing. |
| Product Code | OJR-1273327 |
| Materials | Chalk, Pencil, Paper |
| Depth |
19 cm 7.1 inch |
| Height |
23 cm 9.0 inch |
| Weight Range | Standard Between 40kg and 80kg |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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