Portrait of Redhaired Lady with Emerald Eyes 19th century Oil Painting by Walker ^Sale

Portrait of a young beauty with emerald eyes, painted in late 19C - early 20C by British painter John Hanson Walker (1844 - 1933). Adorned in a dark green cape over a delicate lace dress, she exudes an air of refined elegance. With masterful brushstrokes and attention to detail, this portrait is a representation of feminine beauty and grace. A precisely captured play of light and shadow highlights her graceful facial features and transparent skin, while her captivating green eyes exude thoughtfulness and tenderness. This masterwork, painted skillfully and professionally, perfect for any art lover or those seeking to enhance their space with a touch of sophistication. Comes from the private collection of an ancient estate. Antique oil painting on canvas, signed, framed.
Size app.: 44 x 36 cm (roughly 17.3 x 14.2 in), 56.5 x 49 cm (roughly 22.2 x 19.3 in) well framed. Very Good condition, age wear, with little number of retouches. Please study good resolution images for overall cosmetic condition. In person actual painting may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Weight of app. 2.2 kg is going to measure some 4 kg packed for shipment.
Walker initially started off as a model to Lord Frederick Leighton, sitting for the artist on a number of occasions between 1858 and 1859, who encouraged him to become an artist. Walker's attended the Royal Academy Schools and exhibited there 1872 - 1918. He would go on to become a fashionable society portraitist of the period, receiving notable commissions from royalty as well as from fellow artists. An entire book by the writer Belinda Morse is dedicated to this artist - John Hanson Walker: The life and times of a Victorian artist (January 1, 1987). Many of his portraits are held by the National Trust, Derby Museum and Art Gallery and Victoria Art Gallery, Bath.