Henrik Joesten Bleeker, Portrait Of A Woman Reminiscing

Henrik Joesten Bleeker, Portrait Of A Woman ReminiscingThis poignant early 20th century portrait of a woman captures a quiet moment of reflection with skill and sensitivity. Her left hand holds a photograph, perhaps a loved one, her right clutches a scarf. The expression is enigmatic lost in thought, recalling a fond memory. The artist, Henrik Joesten Bleeker (1869 1930), has created a portrayal, which is more personal than many of his other works. Maybe he knew the sitter. The painting is signed in the

you have two older ladies sitting by the stream as they natter about the day’s events - one seems to be using her hands to gesticulate as the other holds a stick

This technique gives the scene depth and pulls us closer towards it

This little scene was probably created quite quickly and his brushwork is vibrant

By the time he created this

which is probably St Micheal’s

I wonder how the artist arrived at the point whereby they decided to give this gentleman such a steely look

This gentle interior scene by Danish artist Axel Bredsdorff (1883-1947) depicts a child looking out towards a snow-covered garden while his mother watches on

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 35” x 45½” / 87cm x 108cmYear of creation: 1933Condition: Overall very presentable

Could this be a symbolic reference for a woman trapped within her society

Thomas Barker of Bath (1769-1847)

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 23” x 19” / 58cm x 48cmYear of creation: c

Tallberg is considered to be one of the most important etchers of his generation and the British Museum holds another copy of this work