Charles Rossiter, Very Industrious

Charles Rossiter, Very IndustriousThis charming mid 19th century oil painting by British artist Charles Rossiter (1827 1897) depicts a girl sewing before a window with a view through to a garden. It was shown at The Dudley Gallery, London, in 1872. Looking back across the rich and varied tapestry of Rossiters oeuvre, one gets the impression that he was a buoyant character, excited by his role as an artist. His scenes span over four hundred years of history, from the Tudor period to

in stark contrast to the veneer of a Raphael

Julius Jacobus Van De Sande Bakhuijzen (1835-1925) was a member of the Hague School group of painters that worked between 1860 and 1890

It’s a long haul from London and entirely otherworldly

at times melancholy

They’re so close to civilization yet immersed in the perils of sailing

The delicately pointed shoes are a particularly nice touch

This fine Regency miniature depicts a dapper gentleman dressed in a cravat

They were emotive

serving as a gatehouse

Held in a sumptuous gilt frame

Frame with some wear including a loss in the lower left

Thaler enjoyed working in this style