Pierre Lecomte, Interior Scene With Lawyer

Pierre Lecomte, Interior Scene With LawyerA fine and slightly quirky interior scene depicting a lawyer sitting at a desk by French artist, Pierre Lecomte (act. 1817 1850). Hes decorated with the Legion of Honour, which is the highest French order of merit. There are several different ranks within the Legion of Honour with Chevalier (Knight) being the highest level. As hes wearing a red ribbon around his neck, hes probably at the Commandeur rank. We adore this little painting for its charm and

And if this wasn’t enough drama

Wilhelm Gdanietz led a difficult life but overcame the odds to become a very successful painter

Edward Berggren (1876-1961)

It depicts an elderly lady resting while carrying a weighty collection of sticks on her back

Her outfit matches the fashion of the 1860s when bell-shaped dresses featured low sloping shoulders that flared out into broad sleeves

This unusual fashion coined the term ‘gigot sleeves’

Her necklace features an inverted cross

Is this a clue regarding the gentleman’s identity or activities

The church dates to the 12th-century and features early English Gothic lancet windows

do let us know - the hair is particularly interesting

200 achieved for 'After the battle

Giorgio Matteo Aicardi (1891-1984)