19th-Century Austrian School, Portrait Of A Gentleman reich He deftly uses the effects

He deftly uses the effects of light to capture the imagination and his works pose more questions than they answer

She certainly carries a celebrity look - a tad Miss Moneypenny

A naive 19th-century maritime scene depicting several British ships within a busy harbour

Gardner in the lower right and held within a handsome gilt frame

I can only surmise that she insisted upon a true likeness that included an accurate representation of her skin

19th-Century Austrian School, Portrait Of A Gentleman reich He deftly uses the effectsA characterful 19th century Austrian school portrait of a gentleman. Hes wearing a black coat over a yellow waistcoat with a white shirt a black necktie. His style fits broadly with the fashion of the mid 19th century. We particularly love the craquelure, which seems to add to its overall timeworn appearance. Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 15 x 18 39cm x 46cmYear of creation: c. 1850Provenance: AustriaCondition: Craquelure with paint slightly