Year: 19th Century
Size: 65cm x 55cm
Medium: Oil
Description: Fine 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite portrait of a young girl Margaret Clarke, The artists granddaughter, oil on canvas by George Frederick Clarke. Beautiful portrait of the young girl look back at the view as she hold music sheets for choir practice. Intimate portrait that was given by the artists to his granddaughter and stayed within their family until now (approximately 120 years) Original antique gilt frame. Various literature verso including 'No. 1 / Music / Painted by Geo. F Clarke / Walpole Street / Chelsea / London' Measurements: 65cm x 55cm framed approx
Provenance: The sitter, Margaret Mathilda Clarke, the granddaughter of the artist, and thence by descent