Early 19th Century Oil Portrait Painting of a Swedish Lady Christina Fahlman

This oil portrait painting from the early 19th century depicts the distinguished Swedish lady Christina Magdalena Fahlman (née Westman). This captivating painting beautifully captures Christina’s grace and sophistication, with great attention to the details of her attire and expression. The painting has a beautiful dark background, which lets the original gilded frame stand out. 

On the back of the frame there are several names and dates written from the former owners. These inscriptions can provide valuable insights into the painting's history and provenance. In this case the inscriptions tells us, that the painting was always in ownership of the family.
Overall, the presence of multiple names and dates on the back of this painting frame reflects the rich tapestry of its history, ownership, and conservation journey throughout the centuries. Each inscription adds a layer of significance to the artwork, contributing to its overall story and provenance. 

Period: Early 19th century
Material: Oil on canvas
Frame: Gilded frame
Colours: Black, white, gilded
Signed: Not signed on the painting. Multiple names and dates on the back of the frame from the former owners.
Country of Origin: Sweden
Style: Old masters/ classic
Condition: Good. Consistent with age. The painting and frame are in original condition. The painting has been restretched. There are some signs of minor wear and craquelé. The painting is ready to hang.
Dimensions in inches; inches: height: 24  inches, width: 20  inches, depth: 2 inches
Dimensions in cm; height: 60 cm, width: 51 cm, depth: 6 cm