Dated 1853 - Elegant French Portrait by Alexandre-Marie Colin (1798–1875)

This elegant 1853 portrait by Alexandre-Marie Colin (1798–1875) captures a refined woman in mid-19th-century Parisian fashion. The sitter, presented in an oval format within a richly gilded frame, gazes directly at the viewer with a composed yet approachable expression. Her carefully styled curls, lace collar, and pink ribbon bow emphasise both grace and social standing, while the soft landscape background situates her within the Romantic tradition. A close friend of Delacroix and Géricault, Colin was a respected figure of French Romanticism. Signed and dated, this portrait reflects his mature style—sensitive, polished, and imbued with quiet dignity during the early Second Empire.. This painting has been to the restorer for a professional cleaning and new varnish. It does have some small repairs, not very noticeable on the front of the work. The high quality frame also has some signs of it's age, Please see all photos.

About the artist Alexandre Marie COLIN (1798-1875):
Alexandre-Marie Colin (1798–1875) was a French Romantic painter celebrated for his portraits, literary scenes, and historical subjects. A close companion of Eugène Delacroix and Théodore Géricault, he shared their artistic ideals, often collaborating and exchanging influence. Colin trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1819, earning recognition for his lively brushwork and expressive character studies. While his early works reveal dramatic Romantic energy, his later career focused on refined portraiture that captured both likeness and personality with sensitivity. His works are held in major collections including the Louvre (Paris), Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, and Musée Fabre in Montpellier, affirming his lasting place in 19th-century French art.

Oil on Canvas

Sizing incl Frame:
Height: 28.74 inch (73cm)
Width: 24.80 inch (63cm)
Depth: 1.97 inch (5cm)

Sizing Painting:
Height: 24.02 inch (61cm)
Width: 19.69 inch (50cm)
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