Gerald Edward Wellesley (1846-1915)
| Artist Name | Gerald Edward Wellesley (1846-1915) |
|---|---|
| Title | Portrait of a Lady in a Lace Collar |
| Description | This simply gorgeous Victorian portrait oil painting is by British artist Gerald Edward Wellesley. The portrait dates to 1888-9 and is a really beautiful and sensitive portrayal of a young woman. There is great detail in her face and the ornate lace collar and wonderful colouring. A real gem. Signed and dated 1888-9 and inscribed verso. |
| Provenance | The artist, thence by descent to previous owner. |
| Medium | Oil on Canvas |
| Size | 16 x 20 inches |
| Frame | Housed in a complementary plate gilded oak frame, 28 inches by 24 inches and in good condition. |
| Condition | Good condition. |
| Biography | Gerald Edward Wellesley (1846-1915). British portrait painter who exhibited at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters in 1893. One of 10 siblings and married to Ada Hamilton Wellesley, nee Martin in 1880. They had one daughter, Georgiana. Wellesley died in 1915. |
| Price | SOLD |
