Arthur Ludwig Ratzka, Portrait Of A Gentleman

Arthur Ludwig Ratzka, Portrait Of A GentlemanThis spirited head study by Hungarian portraitist, Arthur Ludwig Ratzka (b. 1869) captures an aspect of the sitter that extends beyond the aesthetic alone. Theres a glint in his eye as hes turning towards you a knowing expression that suggests a story. Ratzka was a master with pastels often choosing to work in just two colours, plus black and white. Working quickly enabled him to imbue a portrait with a sense of soul. His sitters seem to carry a

Urbano Rattazzi

Nicholas Lanier (1588-1666)

He tended to paint stills

including two bumps

young man and girl are lit with strong contrast akin to chiaroscuro as the boy turns to talk with his sibling

The Dutch enjoyed landscape painting during the 17th-century and you’ll often find rural views animated with local peasants chatting or travelling

030 achieved for an oil painting in 2016

he was taught by the highly accomplished Neapolitan painter

Overall size 23½” x 28” / 60cm x 72cm

he became acquainted with the French Barbizon painters who were the first to truly embrace painting en plein air

Emil Danielsson trained at Abo drawing school and exhibited widely throughout his life

Although it’s probably unlikely given Fry’s age in 1830 (when gigot sleeves were popular)