Antique Portrait Oil Painting of Woman, 19th Century, Signed Artwork, Gold Framed

A refined 1848 Dutch portrait painted on wood panel by Willem Benedictus Stoof (1816–1900). The elegant young woman is depicted with delicate lace headwear and a soft pink ribbon, captured with the quiet precision typical of mid-19th century Dutch portraiture. The portrait reflects the restrained elegance characteristic of Dutch portraiture of the period. The artist focuses on subtle expression and fine detail rather than dramatic gestures. The soft modeling of the face and the careful rendering of fabrics demonstrate confident academic technique. The sitter is shown against a warm, neutral background which enhances the gentle tones of the skin and clothing. The composition is intimate and dignified, conveying both the personality of the sitter and the refined social setting in which portraits like this were commissioned.

The painting is executed in oil on wood panel, a traditional support often used by Dutch painters for its surface and durability. The portrait is signed and dated 1848 by the Dutch artist Willem Benedictus Stoof and is presented in a handsome antique gilt frame that complements the warm tones of the painting.

Good antique condition consistent with age. The painting shows natural craquelure from the oak wood panel and surface texture typical for a mid-19th century oil on oak panel. The frame shows wear and patina appropriate to its age, it does look like it's been restored in the past.

Artist Bio:
Willem Benedictus Stoof (1816–1900) was a Dutch painter known primarily for portraiture. Active during the mid-19th century, Stoof worked within the long tradition of Dutch figurative painting, producing carefully observed portraits that emphasized realism and refined character. His works reflect the continued influence of earlier Dutch masters, combining precise drawing with subtle tonal modeling. Stoof’s portraits often depict members of the middle and upper classes, capturing both likeness and quiet dignity typical of Dutch portrait painting of the period.

Dutch School
Oil on wood panel
Signed and dated 1848
Original antique gilt frame

Sizing incl Frame:
Height: 25.59 inch (65cm)
Width: 21.06 inch (53.5cm)
Depth: 2.76 inch (7cm)

Sizing Painting:
Height: 15.35 inch (39cm)
Width: 11.02 inch (28cm)
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