Portrait Of A Woman With A Blue Ribbon, Pastel Signed And Dated 1769

Portrait of a Lady of Quality with a Blue Ribbon. Pastel on paper, 18th century. Signed and dated Charles-Marie Caffieri, 1769. An elegant pastel portrait of a young woman dressed in 18th-century fashion, her hair styled and adorned with a blue ribbon tied around her neck. The delicate treatment of the flesh tones, the subtlety of the gaze, and the nuanced shades testify to a sure hand and great pictorial sensitivity. The work is signed and dated “C. Caffieri f. 1769” in the lower right corner. It is presented in its. Presented in its original giltwood frame, period or slightly later.A characteristic example of French portraiture from the second half of the 18th century, blending elegance, gentleness, and refinement. Condition: Good overall condition considering its age. Some minor wear and signs of age are visible, but without major alteration. The pastel is well-preserved, legible, and harmonious. A decorative and collectible piece, ideal for a classic interior or a collection of antique portraits. Dimensions: – unframed: Height 46 cm × Width 38 cm – framed: Height 58 cm × Width 50 cm