19th-Century Portrait Study Of An Older Bearded Gentleman Abstract He was particularly fond of

He was particularly fond of the countryside in Devon and spots along the Thames

But if you look back through the history books

It’s signed in the lower right and housed within a gilded foliate frame

Several of his works are held in museums

trees and distant cottages

19th-Century Portrait Study Of An Older Bearded Gentleman Abstract He was particularly fond ofA fascinating portrait study of an older bearded gentleman looking downwards. It feels like a lost old master unearthed from a private collection or discovered in a dusty attic. Its almost certainly a study given its unfinished nature and perhaps it was created in advance of a larger piece. It's an unusual decorative item that captures the imagination. The portrait is housed within an ornate 20th century foliate frame with worn gilding. Medium: Oil on