18th-Century American School Portrait Of A Lady In Profile

18th-Century American School Portrait Of A Lady In ProfileThis beautiful 18th century portrait depicts an elegant lady dressed in a low necked gown with her hair tied up in a knot. It dates to around 1765 when this simple style was common in the United States and England. In contrast to the flourishes of the French, the English style was practical and catered to an outdoor lifestyle. The portrait reminds us of a work by Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723 1792) depicting Caroline Cox dressed in a similar way. Note the

Axel Johansen (1872-1938)

which is probably the original

1876) trained at the Munich Academy and all four of his siblings pursued creative endeavours

while the reeds are just quickly sketched in

Bard was a prolific marine artist and painted/drew over 3

There are some marks on the glass which can be removed if you wish - just let us know if you would like us to clean it

An early 20th-century oil on canvas depicting a view within one of Paris’ many squares

The artist has drawn their inspiration from the imagined landscapes of classical painters

25” x 19½” / 64cm x 50cm

The early 1900s were known for their lavish excesses

Rosa Brackenhammer (1871-1946)

It dates to around 1765 when this simple style was common in the United States and England