19th-Century Miniature Portrait Of Henry Jones

19th-Century Miniature Portrait Of Henry JonesThis relentlessly charming mid 19th century miniature portrait depicts a gentleman wearing a black coat and necktie with a white shirt and waistcoat. Behind its darkened exterior, it hides a mystery requiring further investigation. On the reverse, a typed label describes the gentleman as Henry Jones (b. 1791), brother of Elizabeth Martin (b. 1781). It states that he died in Hamburg. But alas, with such a generic surname, its near impossible to track

And perhaps

we asked The Hackney Horse Society for their views on the painting and received a thorough response which can be sent upon request

the lady holding back the true extent of her concern

immersed in European art - inspired by new environments and the emerging avant-garde

such as Sotheby’s

Note how the window is partially reflected in the antique print of the Madonna and Child

Could it be a self-portrait perhaps

There’s an element of tension in this piece

She’s dressed in a cardigan

Henri Charrier (1859-1950) who lived and worked in Paris

We love the way she’s peering to one side - perhaps a little awkwardly

614 achieved for an oil painting in 1989