John Horsburgh (1835-1924) - Exquisite Signed 1877 Oil Portrait of a Lady

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Description

Sulis Fine art is proud to present this stunning portrait by the Scottish artist John Horsburgh. The sitter is seen wearing a delicate white dress and pearl earrings, with a basket of flowers in her lap. The artist has captured the confident gaze of his sitter by using delicate brushwork and a dark background to draw our focus to her face. The artist has signed and dated the portrait to the lower left and it is beautifully presented in a later gilt frame. On canvas.

Condition

Overall the appearance of this portrait is beautiful. The paint layer is sound and stable and the colours are still clear and crisp. Inspection under UV light shows no signs of restoration. A new varnish layer has been applied. The frame is in good condition.

Size

90 x 69cm (35.4" x 27.2")
Framed Size: 103 x 81cm (40.6" x 31.9")

Artist Biography

John Horsburgh was a Scottish studio photographer and portrait painter who worked and resided in Edinburgh. He held a studio on Princes Street, Edinburgh, and practised under the name 'John Horsburgh and Son'. His portraits have achieved huge success on the auction market, most notably his portrait of Mary Queen of Scots seen at Sotheby's, London.

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SKU kh598
Artist John Horsburgh (1835-1924)
Date 1877
Dimensions 90 x 69cm
Medium Oil
Subject Portrait
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