Mollie Forestier-Walker, Portrait Of A Woman

Mollie Forestier-Walker, Portrait Of A WomanA charming mid century portrait of a woman in a headscarf by English artist, Mollie Forestier Walker (1912 1990). We love Mollies loose brushwork here and shes filled the portrait with character. Forestier Walker trained at the College of Art in Bristol and her works were widely exhibited during her lifetime. In 1949, she was represented at the prestigious Paris Salon where she received an honourable mention. She spent the latter part of her life at

striped waistcoat and black necktie - there’s perhaps a touch of Richard E Grant about him

Light craquelure in areas but otherwise good

The broad tree before him bears the marks of his endeavours

Monet had begun his ‘Water Lillies’ series

Frank Hill Smith (1842-1904)

It seems that Holland remained close to his heart throughout his life

Medium Watercolour on board

Perhaps one possible reason could be that he initially commissioned Gosch to paint him in his fineries to aid his search for a spouse

Fritzel has captured the daylight as it falls between the trees and illuminates the figures

It’s a warm Summer’s afternoon and the garden is radiant with an abundance of flora

Rodde specialised in picturesque landscapes that celebrated an idealised vision of rural life

An early 20th-century portrait of a young lady in a silk blouse and orange necktie by German painter