French School, 18th-Century Portrait Of A Lady Holding A Posy Nature 1860Provenance: EnglandCondition: Craquelure throughout but

1860Provenance: EnglandCondition: Craquelure throughout but the paint layer is stable

Frame with age-related wear and a few losses

In the distance

His landscapes often depict views of Corsica

French School, 18th-Century Portrait Of A Lady Holding A Posy Nature 1860Provenance: EnglandCondition: Craquelure throughout butA wonderfully charismatic 18th century portrait of a lady holding a posy. Shes wearing a beautiful cerulean, almost teal, dress along with several items of jewellery. Her necklace features an inverted cross, which could relate to the Cross of Saint Peter. This is traditionally a symbol adopted by the Christian church, which is interesting as, during the 18th century, France was predominantly Catholic. Its origins relate to the fact that Peter the