Reserved - Johan Leksell, Pair Of Oil Studies

Reserved - Johan Leksell, Pair Of Oil StudiesA pair of small oil studies depicting bearded older gentleman by Swedish artist, Johan Larentius Carolinus Leksell (1874 1932). Leksell was born in Amsberg, Kopparberg County, and could turn his hand to a range of artistic endeavours. He was primarily known as one of Swedens most foremost silhouette portraitists, but he could also paint as well as sculpt. Upon graduating University, Leksell financed a round trip to the United States by cutting

Lydia hailed from Leamington in Leicestershire and married John Roy Allen (1798-1875)

in which he paints two almighty fires that dominate the night’s sky

Such a beautiful summertime palette that seems to bring a little warmth into the room with every glance

Oil on canvas

Kopparberg County

personally

an inscription reads ‘For Nell’

A worn late 19th-century portrait of a young man with a moustache and long hair

A naive early-20th-century depiction of the American paddle steamer ’Morrisania’

Perhaps one possible reason could be that he initially commissioned Gosch to paint him in his fineries to aid his search for a spouse

bracelet and rings

22” x 18” / 56cm x 46cm