19th-Century Swedish School, Portrait Of A Gentleman Miniature The painting was created on

The painting was created on paper and it seems that it’s been saved at some point by attaching it to board

the scenic layers appear gradually lighter as the hills disappear from view

a figure drags his axe overhead - poised to bring it down with force

Shaw painted many celebrities including actress

Here we see her in profile wearing a diadem

19th-Century Swedish School, Portrait Of A Gentleman Miniature The painting was created onA fine mid 19th century portrait of a dapper gentleman wearing a black coat, white shirt with upstanding collars, and a large black bow tie. His hair is slightly dishevelled as per the fashion of the day and hes dressed to impress. The portrait is unsigned but clearly by a well trained hand. Its housed within a later gilded frame. Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 19 x 21 48cm x 55cmYear of creation: c. 1851Provenance: SwedenCondition: Fine