File:A portrait of an unknown lady by Beloya Collin, 1839.jpg

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A portrait of an unknown lady by Beloya Collin.

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English: A (cropped) pastel portrait of an unknown lady, signed 'Béloya Collin' and dated 1839

Information on this artist is scarce, however, listed on the auction site Hôtel Drouot has another piece by the artist listed as a 'French School XIXth Century'.[1]

The brown-eyed caucasian lady who appears to be in her mid 30's is facing slightly to the left, wearing a white and brown (or gold) turban, twisted around the crown of her head which is held under her chin, part of the turban is loose and draping on her right shoulder.

Her dress is black and over her shoulders she is wearing a light blue shawl which has a hint of pink shades to it, the shawl has strings of strands around the fringes.

The sitter is a brunette, her hair is very dark, it is parted at the centre and is plaited and then looped around her ears. The backdrop colour is light blue.

Dimensions (uncropped): 14x17" (35.56 x 43.18cm)
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Source Private collection
institution QS:P195,Q768717
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Author Belloya Collin

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  1. ↑ https://drouot.com/en/l/21026511-ecole-francaise-xixe-portrait

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