Edwin Roberts (1840-1917)
| Artist Name | Edwin Roberts (1840-1917) |
|---|---|
| Title | A Summer Beauty |
| Description | This lovely portrait oil painting is by much exhibited British artist Edwin Roberts. The painting is an excellent example of Victorian romantic genre art and is of a Summer Beauty. The beautiful young woman is reclining, hat thrown off and flushed with the glow of youth. A really pretty painting by this talented artist. Signed lower left. |
| Provenance | Stafford estate. |
| Medium | Oil on Canvas |
| Size | 24 x 20 inches |
| Frame | Housed in a stunning frame, 34 inches by 30 inches and in good condition. |
| Condition | Good condition. |
| Biography | Edwin Roberts (1840-1917) was the son of the artist Thomas Edwards Roberts (1820-1901). Edwin Roberts exhibited extensively in London from 1862-1886, including at The Royal Academy and forty-six paintings at the Royal Society of British Artists. In many ways he was a quintessential genre scene artist of the Victorian period. |
| Price | £7000 |
