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Henry Lejeune
Portrait of Girl with Blue Fascinator

19th century

About the Item

Watercolor profile portrait of a young girl in a blue fascinator hat and a red scarf by artist Henry LeJeune in the pre-Raphaelite style in the 19th century. Signed in the lower left corner. Artist Biography: Henry LeJeune was born in London in 1820. Idealizing styles of European art, LeJeune created historical genre scenes as well as vignettes of Biblical stories. LeJeune was noted for his sentimental portraits of children, which he successfully sold during his lifetime. In addition to his financial success, LeJeune was welcomed to exhibit works at the Royal Academy, the British Institution and the Royal Society of British Artists.
  • Creator:
    Henry Lejeune (1819 - 1904)
  • Creation Year:
    19th century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 0.001 in (0.03 mm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AL0000.4871stDibs: LU55133904662
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