19th-Century Austrian School, Portrait Of A Gentleman reich A naive 19th-century maritime scene

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

As we see here

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

It’s a masterclass in expression with every angle softened and each curve reiterating femininity

it was listed as an unknown artist and signed ‘Solby’

19th-Century Austrian School, Portrait Of A Gentleman reich A naive 19th-century maritime sceneA 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