Viola Carte, Portrait Of A Gentleman

Viola Carte, Portrait Of A GentlemanThis intriguing early 20th century portrait by British artist, Viola Carte (1848 1926) depicts a thoughtful gentleman resting his head upon his palm. Perhaps morose, hes deep in contemplation. A gent with a wandering mind, discontented and forlorn. Wistful and dramatic. Carte hailed from a theatrical background as her older brother was the famous impresario, Richard D'Oyly Carte (1844 1901). She moved in celebrity circles so could this young man be an

which help to date the painting

1900Provenance: BelgiumCondition: Some minor paint loss on the right but otherwise fine

It’s interesting to note that throughout his career he stayed true to his father’s style and when confronted with the new freer approach of the French impressionists

A birdcage is partially covered with a calendar hanging below it

Essex and was trained by his father

The sun appears to be setting behind a cloudy sky as its final rays illuminate the horizon

The ‘Romantics’

He’s wearing his collars stiff and high

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 18” x 19” / 45cm x 49cmYear of creation: c

Distant embers of sunlit yellow are broken by a cloud - as light drips across a landscape rippling with suggestions

But just a few years later

A beautiful depiction of a young lady reading by candlelight by Danish artist