Christopher Alexander

Christopher Alexander (1926-1982) - 20th Century Oil, Portrait of a Lady

20th Century

A characterful oil portrait showing a very happy elderly woman in a vibrant red headscarf and blue jacket. The artist has captured lovely pockets of colour in her rosy cheeks and pin...

A charming depiction of a Haitian man wearing a hat. The artist captures his profile in expressive brushwork, creating a highly textures portrait. Signed to the lower right. Presente...

A delightful portrait of a middle-aged woman painted in an expressive style. Signed 'Can' to the lower right. Presented in a gilt frame. On board.

This early 19th century portrait depicts Ursula Margaret Nutt and Richard David Nutt as children. The infants are depicted against a vast landscape as they ...

Well presented in a mid-century wood frame. Signed and dated. On canvas board.

Engraved from an Original Painting by Mr. Wootton by John Jones (c.1755-1797). Inscription to the lower edge reads at the Coffee Room, Newmarket: Also at all the Principal Towns in E...

Figurative painting of an artist at work by Christine Chatwell (American, 20th Century). Presented in a blue wooden frame. Signed "Christine Chatwell" ...

Jean-Gabriel Domergue 1889-1962 French Josianna, jeune femme au ruban (Josianna, Young Woman With Ribbon) Signed "Jean Gabriel Domergue" (lower left) Oil on panel A young French beauty known as Josianna is the subject of this work by Jean-Gabriel Domergue, and the oil on panel is a perfect example of the portraits for which the artist is renowned. His model embodies the concept of the la belle Parisienne: slender, swan-like women bearing an unmistakable grace and style. Domergue includes a delicate pink ribbon around her neck, suggesting a fashionable garment, set against a soft pastel-colored backdrop. The artist's oeuvre encompasses women from all facets of society, from aristocratic figures such as Liane de Pougy and Nadine, Baroness de Rothschild...

Suchitra Bhosle's "Kiss of Smoke" is an original, hand made oil painting that depicts a man's relaxed face as he exhales smoke. About the Artist: Suchitra Bhosle is an India-born a...

This is most likely a self-portrait. We see the artist in a reflection holding a small 1950s camera while his wife in the foreground holds a large bran...

Rare Judaica Art. Jewish genre scene. In the tradition of Moritz Oppenheim, Isidor Kauffman and Maurycy Gottlieb and later of Tully Filmus, Zalman Kle...

"A Young Girl Reading a Book" is a captivating portrait by Swedish artist Gustaf Arnolds. Arnolds was a prolific painter whose roots began in Vingåker and later in Ronneby from his teenage years. His educational journey in art took him through prestigious institutions such as Althins målarskola and the Tallbergska grafikskolan in Stockholm, followed by a significant period at the Konstakademien, Stockholm, between 1904 and 1909. His talent and dedication were recognized early on, earning him a scholarship to Paris, a city that would deeply influence his artistic direction. This particular work, likely painted shortly after his return to Sweden, reveals a profound influence from his time in Paris. It portrays a young girl absorbed in reading a book, a simple yet profound subject that Arnolds imbues with a sense of tranquility and introspection. The background hints at a serene landscape, dotted with quaint houses, a nod to the everyday beauty surrounding us. What sets this piece apart is Arnolds’ technique, reminiscent of pointillism but distinguished by longer, more expressive brush strokes that add a vibrant texture and depth to the canvas. This method showcases Arnolds' unique adaptation of the techniques he encountered during his Parisian studies, particularly during his interactions with Nils Dardel...