18th-Century Danish School, Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman

18th-Century Danish School, Miniature Portrait Of A GentlemanThis charming mid 18th century oval Danish portrait miniature depicts a good humoured gentleman dressed in a three piece suit with white stock. Engaging, alive and natural, hes presenting the image of an enlightened soul. Dodging the trappings of ostentation in favour of an elegant woollen suit. His eyes are soft yet brimming with personality. Painted in around 1760, his fashion is inspired by the English its simple, comparatively practical, and

A characterful early 20th-century portrait of an older gentleman in profile with a red necktie

Snell was an interesting painter as his works span a transitionary period for British art

His handling was superior and rooted in the Italian Renaissance

and within three miles of Water Oakley Wharf

and whatever the old women were unable to do

Sprawled around a picnic blanket

We particularly love her smokey eyes

During the early part of his career

Giuseppe Pennasilico

This beautiful work is indicative of his natural talent and it captures the spirit of this splendid young lady

its eminent glow illuminates the sky with Claudian tints

Schiavoni’ in the lower right