19th-Century Austrian School, Portrait Of A Lady In Spanish Attire reserved Two mothers bring children to

Two mothers bring children to a playdate

The painting was sold through Christie’s in 1994 and features in the book ‘The Cottages of Britain’ by Philippa Drury

This was an important place for him

Or is she looking sceptically at the painter wondering how she will look

19th-Century Austrian School, Portrait Of A Lady In Spanish Attire reserved Two mothers bring children toThis exquisite mid 19th century bust length Austrian portrait depicts a young lady wearing a red gown together with a black lace veil, similar to a mantilla, and a red rose. It was formerly in the collection of Countess Hilda de Rothschild (nee von Auersperg). Theres a porcelain quality to this delicate portrayal, which captures the sitter with both finesse and spirit. Its accurately rendered, yet avoids the perils of overwork. Although the artist is