19th-Century French School Portrait Of A Lady With Gigot Sleeves A Gallery Wall you may wish to simply

you may wish to simply prop it on a shelf or mantle

In the background

It bears an exhibition label on the reverse

Frame with some light wear and a little damage on the bottom

No obvious signs of restoration under UV

19th-Century French School Portrait Of A Lady With Gigot Sleeves A Gallery Wall you may wish to simplyA charming early 19th century portrait of a lady wearing an elegant blue dress with impressive gigot sleeves. How do you read her expression? Im seeing a cheekiness and a zest for life. Shes also leaning forwards to engage with the viewer. During the 1830s, sleeves were oversized between the shoulder and elbow. This unusual fashion coined the term gigot sleeves, which was derived from the French word for the back leg of an animal. They were also