James N Lee (active 1873-1911)
| Artist Name | James N Lee (active 1873-1911) |
|---|---|
| Title | Portrait of a Girl with Breakfast Tray |
| Description | This charming British Victorian portrait oil painting is by exhibited artist James N Lee. Painted circa 1875 it is a three-quarter length portrait of a young girl dressed in red with white lace neck and cuffs and a red hairband with bow holding back her long dark hair. She is semi profile but turning to look at the artist/viewer, rich drapes behind her. In her hands she is holding a breakfast tray, complete with an egg in a shiny silver egg cup. Who is she taking breakfast to? Is it Mother's Day? Is someone unwell? She is certainly not dressed as a maid. There is superb detail in the different textures - shiny egg cup, China cup, the draping tray cloth and lace of her dress - all quite beautiful and showing off the artist's skill. The brushwork is also superb and the colours vibrant. This is a lovely British Victorian domesticated scene, very pleasing to the eye and an excellent example of Lee's work. Signed lower right. |
| Provenance | Private collection UK |
| Medium | Oil on Canvas |
| Size | 20 x 25 inches |
| Frame | Housed in an ornate gilt frame. Framed size is 32 inches by 27 inches and in good condition. |
| Condition | Good condition. |
| Biography | James N Lee (active 1873-1911) (Exh 1881-1911) was British Victorian artist based in London. Lee mainly painted in oils although he did a few watercolours, figurative work and domestic scenes. He exhibited at the Royal Academy London (8) Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours (2) and Royal Institute of Oil Painters (4). |
| Price | £8000 |
