British School, Portrait Of A Lady In Black

British School, Portrait Of A Lady In BlackAn early 20th century portrait of a lady wearing a black dress and a pearl set crucifix pendant. Its a captivating piece thats brimming with atmosphere. The background is particularly intriguing and its interesting to consider what the artist was trying to achieve. It appears as if shes merged with her environment the foliage of a tree surrounding her figure. The sentiment is a little reminiscent of the Art Nouveau movement, which is characterised by

we feel that this piece is probably a finished work

An early 20th-century oil on canvas depicting a camp on a Summer’s day at Tibirke

Towards the middle of the scene

He’s regarded as an important member of ‘The Hague School’ yet often overlooked due to his shy nature and hermetic lifestyle

either battered by rough waters or overcome by the treacherous climb

A charming 19th-century oil on canvas depicting a watermill tucked away in a picturesque forest

A fine early 19th-century portrait of a gentleman wearing a white shirt and necktie under a handsome black coat with puffed sleeves

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 21” x 25” / 54cm x 63cmYear of creation: c

The sun casts a long shadow behind them

Prior to becoming a painter

The painting is signed in the lower left and housed within a gilded foliate frame that’s probably its original

where colours were exaggerated to bring further meaning to a subject