Child Bathing Home Scene 1878 Oil Genre Painting by Irish master Frank Nowlan ^Sale

The child is depicted in a home interior at the moment before taking a bath. The child demonstrates mixed feelings about the upcoming bath with his pose and facial expressions. What this is connected with, we can only guess... Children, in their formative years, grapple with a kaleidoscope of emotions that can often seem contradictory to adult observers. The magnificent rendering of the child's pose, coupled with the nuanced expression of emotions, serves as a testament to the exceptional professionalism exhibited by the Irish artist. Through meticulous attention to detail, the artist captures the innocence and vulnerability inherent in the subject, evoking a deep sense of empathy in the viewer. The interplay of light and shadow, as well as the elements of the interior setting, further enhance the overall composition, creating a harmonious environment that reflects the complexity of the child's experience. This masterful work exemplifies not only the technical skill of the artist but also a profound understanding of the emotional resonance that art can evoke. The signature lower left stands for acknowledged Irish master. Antique oil painting on canvas, signed, framed.
Size app.: 37.8 x 45.7 cm (roughly 14.9 x 18 in), frame 48.5 x 56 cm (roughly 19.1 x 22 in). Overall in very good well conserved condition with minimal age wear. Painting was thoroughly conserved at Omell Galleries in Somerset. Please study good resolution images for 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. 2.1 kg is going to measure 4 kg packed for shipment.
Frank Nowlan (1835-1919). He is said to have settled in London in 1857 and to have studied at Leigh’s School of Art and the Langham School of Art. Nowlan exhibited in various exhibitions in London and Dublin from 1866 to 1916. He was listed as an artist from 1882 to 1915 in Post Office London trade directories. He is said to have been patronised by the Royal Family and he is also said to have invented the unforgeable cheque. He gave his portrait, drawn by Frederick Walker at Leigh’s School in 1858, to the British Museum in 1911 (British Museum collection database). Several of his works were included in a posthumous sale held at Forster’s on 23 July 1919.