Mid-18th-Century English School, Portrait Of A Lady

Mid-18th-Century English School, Portrait Of A LadyThis charming mid 18th century English oil painting depicts a middle aged lady reputed to be Meg Worthington. Produced during the rather ostentatious Rococo period, this lady, despite her mature years, is attired in a fine, rather fashionable ensemble. With themes of love, leisure and nature, the Rococo was defined by its extravagance and, simultaneously, its elegance. Outfits often featured pastel colours, as we see here with the cloak, and women

convey the realities of fearful young men faced with the horrors of combat

A fine late 19th-century etching depicting a ‘gleaner’ in a field by German artist

Ludwig painted an otherwise gentle interior with a poignant edge

it was to be his last overseas study trip

Our reference: BRV2169

Amid the exponentially increasing pace of bustling Victorian life

It’s nature in a restful mood and in complete harmony with man

'It must look very grand

at the moment of death

including his son Cornelis Droochsloot (1640-after 1673)

This elegant mid-19th-century portrait by French artist Hippolyte Coté (1816-1874)

His forward-thinking