Early 20th-Century French School Portrait Of A Woman In Profile

Early 20th-Century French School Portrait Of A Woman In ProfileA stylish early 20th century French school portrait of a woman in profile. This intriguing piece is brought to life by the use of a dark green background, which contrasts with the figure. We love her expression and unusual stance. The portrait is housed within a period frame. Medium: Oil on board Overall size: 21 x 25 53cm x 64cm Year of creation: c. 1910 Provenance: France Condition: Craquelure but the paint is stable. Frame with some age related

I can almost hear the water running as it cascades into the pond

We love the colours in her dress and the way she rests her feet on the table

It’s likely that she hailed from the area of Linz in upper Austria as her outfit appears to be an adaptation of a traditional folk costume

“This is the house that Solby built and it looks not like a house in real life

2019Provenance: EstoniaCondition: Very good with no issues

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 25” x 23½” / 64cm x 60cmYear of creation: c

Here’s an interpretation:

If you look a little further down on the right

such as Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) and Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) had left an indelible mark

Gauguin and Van Gogh

particularly in the background foliage

She remained an influential confidant until their well-documented falling out in around 1710