Portrait of Husband and Wife

SOLD

American, possibly New York State
Ca. 1840.
Unsigned
Oil on canvas, in a period, carved black painted frame
19″ x 24″; 23 1/4″ x 28 1/2″ framed
Condition: (see full condition report)
This rare and unusual double portrait of a young husband and wife depicts the woman wearing a black dress with a white lace collar and wearing a beaded jet-necklace, the gentleman in a black jacket, vest and cravat with a white shirt and gold watch fob, seated on red upholstered chairs with red drapery edged with white lace and gold tassels.