Up for sale/sale is a beautiful, authentic matching pair of late-Victorian antique crayon portraits (solar enlargements with hand-drawn charcoal/pastel finishing).
( On the back of the man's portrait two names are written. Here is my best guess: RJ Myers and M. Earl Sfannaway")
• Dimensions: Standard 16" x 20" portrait size on heavy, rigid historic paper.
• Subjects: An elegant Victorian lady featuring classic 1890s puffed shoulder detailing and an older gentleman with a classic Victorian beard, wing-collar shirt, and bow tie.
The Woman's Dress: She is wearing a structured, high-collared bodice featuring "leg-of-mutton" (gigot) shoulder panels. While her sleeves below the shoulder are narrow, the distinct cap-like horizontal pleating across the shoulders was a defining style silhouette that peaked in popularity between 1892 and 1896. Her hair is pulled up high on the crown with loose, frizzed bangs, which was the quintessential late-Victorian look.
The Gentleman's Attire: He wears a formal frock coat with wide, low-set lapels paired with a wing-collared shirt and a narrow bow tie. The stark contrast of his shaved chin with a long, flowing Victorian "mutton-chop" or chin-curtain beard remained common among older gentlemen during this decade.
Based on the specific historical fashion details shown in the artwork, these portraits can be reliably dated to the mid-to-late 1890s.
Condition: Gorgeous, high-contrast imagery. Please see photos for exact condition. The edges show expected age-related toning, minor chipping, and wear consistent with 19th-century paper goods. The main portrait areas are sharp and clean. Sold unframed.
Note: These are hand-detailed with fragile historic medium (charcoal/crayon) and will be packed with care to ensure they arrive exactly as pictured without smudging
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