Large 19th Century Portrait - Young Woman In Pink Dress, Holding A Fan - A Touch Of "mona Lisa"

A large and magnificent painting from the late 19th century depicting a young woman seated, wearing a pink dress and holding a fan. The canvas is unsigned, but its high quality suggests the work of an excellent artist, undeniably possessing a "master hand," as they say in the jargon of experts and art dealers. The high quality of this work is explained by the fact that this type of portrait was commissioned by high society at the time, and whether they were wealthy bourgeois or aristocrats, they often called upon the best portrait painters of their era. At this stage, we can already say that the artist certainly received a solid classical art training: indeed, in this portrait, and particularly in the face, there is a precision and purity of line reminiscent of the realism of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. One of the appeals of this work lies in the expression of calm and gentleness emanating from this young woman, whose presence we can discern... It has a touch of the "Mona Lisa" about it... - restoration is needed to correct some missing areas, a tear, and a few clumsy repaints/clichéd details: it's a fairly basic job for a professional, and with a little care, it's a piece that could find its place in a fine collection or even a museum... Canvas size: 80 cm x 61 cm Frame (recent): 91 cm x 73 cm - ask me for more photos if needed -