Antonio Francesco Mensi, Portrait Of A Priest

Antonio Francesco Mensi, Portrait Of A PriestA fine 19th century portrait of a seated Roman Catholic priest by Italian painter, Antonio Francesco Mensi (1800 1888). Hes wearing a clerical collar, a buttoned waistcoat over a white shirt, a black coat, and a gold pocket watch chain with religious iconography. We imported the painting from Rome and the subject is likely Italian. We love his nonchalant expression and posture with one arm casually draped over the chair. How do you feel about him?

Meyers studied at the academy in Antwerp and was an influential figure in his day

And in the distance

which gives the piece an uplifting mood

stony effect by letting the ground show through in varying degrees

An interesting mid-20th-century cubist still life depicting a guitar by Czech artist

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 23½” x 29½” / 60cm x 75cmYear of creation: c

It’s certainly from the same period

We love the warm colours and romantic undertones

was also an artist

as Wykeham Archer explains

Impens studied at the Academy in Brussels and is best known for his interiors

1910Provenance: DenmarkCondition: Very presentable