19th-Century English School, Portrait Of William Lewis Henning

19th-Century English School, Portrait Of William Lewis HenningThis fine mid 19th century English school oil painting depicts William Lewis Henning, a gentleman, landowner and magistrate. Previously hanging at Frome Whitfield House in Dorchester, Dorset, this charming portrayal captures William wearing a dark green frock coat, white shirt with upstanding collar, black stock and yellow waistcoat. His hair is brushed into a particularly windswept style to convey a sense of his country gent spirit. William hailed

reached £12

you’re an artist working in Bavaria during the 17th century

It’s remarkable that after 300 years

The white mark shown has since been removed

If you would like the frame touched up

a series of undulating hills provide a picturesque backdrop to this idyllic rural scene

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 23” x 20½” / 59cm x 52cmYear of creation: 1920Labels & Inscriptions: Inscribed on reverse

The portrait is signed/dated in the lower right and housed within a gilded frame

the form of the boat draws focus as it lands on the shore

The mood is tranquil with quiet respect for the meagre provisions

hitched to a covered wagon

Medium: Etching on paperOverall size: 14” x 16” / 36cm x 40cmYear of creation: 1894Provenance: GermanyCondition: A little foxing but otherwise very good