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Georgian Oil Painting Portrait Lady Sara Losh 1785-1853 Architect & Designer

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🖼️ Early 19th Century Oil Portrait – Lady Sara Losh (Architect & Designer) 👩

🖌️ Subject & Medium

A fine Georgian era early 19th-century English oil portrait on canvas, titled:
"Portrait of Lady Sara Losh – Architect & Designer" (c.1815)

This evocative piece depicts Lady Sara Losh, a visionary architect and intellectual, seated in a graceful half-length profile. She wears a flowing white Regency gown with a rich maroon shawl draped over her arm. Her features—rosy cheeks, blue eyes, and curled brunette hair—are rendered with gentle precision, and a cameo brooch adorns her sleeve.

Medium: Oil on canvas
Artist: English School (unsigned)
Period: Circa 1815

📚 About Lady Sara Losh (1785–1853)

Lady Sara Losh was a British architect, designer, and landowner known for creating St Mary’s Church in Wreay, an early precursor to the Arts and Crafts Movement. Educated, multilingual, and well-travelled, she stood out in a male-dominated field as a bold thinker and creative visionary. Though her personal papers were lost, her impact survives through her architectural work and biographical tributes.

🖼️ Composition & Technique

The composition reflects the elegance and restraint of Regency portraiture, combining classical proportions with personal warmth. Lady Losh’s thoughtful gaze and calm expression suggest intelligence and introspection—qualities that defined her legacy.

A soft, earth-toned palette enhances her complexion and surroundings
Glazing techniques in the face and hands give a lifelike glow
Broader brushwork in the shawl and background adds texture and depth
Her white gown and maroon shawl provide visual contrast and symbolism
Set in its original ornate giltwood frame, further enhancing display value

📏 Dimensions (Framed)

Height: 86 cm
Width: 72 cm
Depth: 5 cm
✅ Ready to hang – includes secure thread on the reverse

🏛️ Provenance

Sourced from a private collection, previously sold through a high-end Southern UK auction, and offered by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD—a trusted name in curated historic art.

🌟 Why Buy This?

✅ Rare portrait of a female architect and cultural pioneer
✅ Rich with historical and artistic significance
✅ Ideal for collectors, designers, and academic institutions
✅ Original early 19th-century frame for authenticity and display
✅ A conversation piece that celebrates women’s history and fine art

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