Lionel Hamilton Renwick, Portrait Of A Lady

Lionel Hamilton Renwick, Portrait Of A LadyAn accomplished mid century portrait of a lady by English artist, Lionel Hamilton Renwick (1917 2003). Its rendered with sensitivity and suggests he knew the subject well. Renwick was a highly reputable painter of equestrian subjects and very rarely painted people. Hes most well known for the commissions he undertook for the Royal Family and several of his works have hung at Royal residences. His depiction of the Queens racehorse, Aureole, proudly

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Every year thousands of pilgrims travel here to visit the Grotto of Massabielle where

He enjoyed his local surroundings and often painted fine views along the coastline

She also exhibited twice at the Royal Institute of Oil Painters

1640-1708)

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 26” x 31” / 66cm x 78cmYear of creation: c

with her back turned

Hermann Mayer Salomon Goldschmidt (1802-1866) led a fascinating life and aside from his ability as a painter he was also a highly regarded astronomer

has used a mossy green background colour which accentuates the sitter’s striking eyes

The original paper had torn around the edges and also in the middle but by attaching it

While his portraits skilfully capture the character of a sitter

The board has a slight bow but otherwise fine