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Wall plaque Lady Elizabeth Hamilton, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
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Sometimes, a single face is enough to carry a story across nearly three centuries. This remarkable vintage wall plaque features the portrait of Lady Elizabeth Hamilton, painted in 1758 by Sir Joshua Reynolds ( ), an immense figure in 18th-century British painting and future first president of the Royal Academy. Young Elizabeth is depicted seated in a landscape, dressed in a sumptuous gown with generous volume. A delicate bouquet of flowers rests in her hands. The ribbons, lace, rich fabric, and the small shoe peeking out from under her dress recall her belonging to the British aristocracy; yet, Reynolds never lets formality overshadow childhood. Her face remains soft, almost thoughtful, as if momentarily turning away from the long sitting session. Lady Elizabeth Hamilton was the daughter of James Hamilton, 6th Duke of Hamilton, and Elizabeth Gunning, Duchess of Hamilton and Brandon. The painting was commissioned for her mother when the child was only a few years old. Here, Reynolds unfolds all the elegance of 18th-century English portraiture: a child depicted with the conventions reserved for the great families of her time, yet the painter preserves a surprising presence and true delicacy. The original work, an important oil on canvas measuring 117 × 84 cm, is now preserved at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, having passed through several generations and prestigious collections. In the second half of the 20th century, this antique portrait finds new life with our decorative plaque. The image is reproduced on a thick compressed wood panel, whose deliberately irregular outline remains visible. The surface receives a glossy, particularly luminous enameled finish, which gives the colors and the portrait a depth very different from that of a simple framed print. The reverse side, left unfinished, fully reveals the material of the panel and retains its wall hanging system. A unique, warm, and profoundly decorative piece for those who appreciate objects that don't just adorn a wall but discreetly open a window to another era. Dimensions: approximately 33 × 26 cm. Impeccable condition.
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- Brand: 20eSiecle
- Designer: Sir Joshua Reynolds
- Material: Bois compressé
- Material: Finition émaillée
- Period: Seconde moitié du XXe siècle
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