Year: 19th Century Size: 35cm x 30cm Medium: Oil Description: Fine 19th century English School portrait traditionally identified as Mary Shelley (1797-1851) seated and holding a book, oil on board. Excellent quality and condition for its age depicting her seated at a desk wearing a green dress with a book in one hand with similar green and gold detailing to early editions of her books. The resemblance of Shelley with her distinct deep set eyes is distinctly comparable to the few other known portraits of Shelley. To the reverse is a some early literature about to the painting. Presented in an antique gilt frame with plaque inscription. Notes A contemporary manuscript inscription on the reverse passes-on the portrait to '..dear Nellie...' with instructions to forward the same to the sitters Godchild '...with her God-Mother's kind love ....'.The gilt gesso frame bears a label for E.F.Watson. Carver, Gilder & Plate Glass Factor. No. 201 Piccadilly. Measurements: 35cm x 30cm framed approx Provenance: Private UK collection