Very Large Scale Late 18th Century Portrait Of A Merchant And His Wife, Portugal Circa 1790.

List: $5,500

An imposing oil on canvas of a merchant and his wife Portugal circa 1790. The painting features intricate details of the subjects' attire and the serene landscape around them. The merchant is wearing a mustard-toned doublet with white lace collar, suggesting affluence and social standing. His wife wears a sumptuous navy gown accented with lace; her coiffure styled with pearls in a period-specific manner both indicative of her status. Notable is the tranquil pastoral scene in the backdrop, lending a sense of depth and context. An ornate urn with classical design is a nod to the tastes of the time. This piece is representative of late 18th-century Portuguese portraiture, displaying the sitters' prosperity and the era's aesthetic inclinations. Portugal circa 1790.

height: 53 in. (135 cm.)
width: 41 in. (104 cm.),
depth: 3 in. (7.5 cm.)

• Item Number: TB-102
• Country: Portugal
• Period: 18th Century
• Creation Date: Circa 1790
• Materials: Oil on canvas
• Height: 135 cm., 53 in.
• Length: 104 cm., 41 in.
• Depth: 3 in., 7.5 cm.
• Condition: Good