Mid 20th-Century Portrait Of A Man & Dove

Mid 20th-Century Portrait Of A Man & DoveAn intriguing mid 20th century portrait of a man holding a book with a dove on his left shoulder. It dates to 1945 so perhaps the dove is a symbolic reference to peace following the end of World War II. We love the unusual atmosphere in this expressive piece and it would make an interesting talking point. The portrait is monogrammed in the lower left and housed within a frame thats probably the original. Medium: Oil on board Overall size: 21 x 25 55cm

A charming 19th-century river landscape by British artist

Time has taken its toll

Frame a little tatty with wear

He travelled around Europe on study trips fairly often but was probably in Dresden when he painted this

The colours are extraordinary and it’s painted superbly

000 achieved for ‘Figures With Sheep In A Wooded Landscape’ at an English auction in 1999

fashion trends were often set by Hollywood actors and actresses

he moved to Holland where he ran a studio in Volendam

Legend has it that another met his demise after hitting a soldier who he believed to be a customs officer

The only person I told was a woman who looks after my house in France and a very close friend in England

Victor Moody was born in London but spent much of his life in the Cotswolds and Malvern

It’s been suggested that it could be a Riley