Classicist portrait of a beauty in a white dress and red scarf was executed c.1800 by an French painter in the style and from the circle of  François-Pascal Simon, Baron Gérard (1770 Rome - 1837 Paris).

Literture: Francois Gérard and French portrait by Udo Felbinger, 1999; artist lexicon by ThIeme/Becker; Bénézit and others; Wikipedia.

Inscription: reminder of signature left in the middle.

Technique: oil on canvas, antique gilt frame.

Measurements: unframed (32 x 42 cm),  framed ( 46 x 56 cm).

Condition: in good condition, canvas is slightly cracked.