Vilhelm Jacob Rosenstand, Portrait Of A Lady

Vilhelm Jacob Rosenstand, Portrait Of A LadyA fine late 19th century portrait of a lady wearing a beautiful white dress by Danish artist, Vilhelm Jacob Rosenstand (1838 1915). Her style appears to be influenced by Japonisme, which became popular in the mid to late 19th century. During this period, various wares arrived into Europe from Japan and caused quite a stir within the decorative arts. This, in turn, inspired a host of textile designers who sought to incorporate Japanese elements into

From an early age

The painting is monogrammed in the lower right and housed within a frame that’s probably the original

We love Mollie’s loose brushwork here and she’s filled the portrait with character

It captures the beauty within an everyday domestic moment - one that would otherwise pass us by

Frame with some light wear and a few abrasions

Overall size 30” x 25” / 75cm x 64cm

For ladies

The Joffers were influenced by the French impressionists and admired for their work

Medium: Oil on panel

It’s tricky to decipher the history of this piece without knowing more about the sitter

It's interesting to consider the gentleman's profession

He later trained at the Academy itself so had the benefit of a broad range of influences