Alexander Blaikley (1816 Glasgow -1903 London) Pair Of Child Portraits In Pastels Water Color Gouache

Delightful oval-shaped portraits in pastels with watercolor and gouache highlights of two children of the upper middle class leafing through a book, the second of two sisters, the youngest holding a rabbit in her arms. Endowed with great realism and finely executed by this famous portrait painter of Scottish origin who notably produced portraits of the Prussian royal family and the Duke and Duchess of Montrose as well as the physicist Michael Faraday giving a lecture at the Royal Institution in 1855. The first is signed and dated lower center: A. Blaikley 1877 High quality workmanship: you will particularly admire the finesse of the lace, the beauty and accuracy of the looks, the velvety skin... Dimensions: 66 cm x 51 cm at sight 76 cm x 61 cm with their gold beveled mat No frame or glass but the drawings executed on strong paper laminated on cardboard and protected by their mat are very solid. Good condition for the first, scattered stains for the second. A beautiful set, a talented artist to discover or rediscover... Many other objects to discover in my stand at the antique fairs in which I participate. Follow my gallery to be informed of new products and to know the dates of the next Salons ... Any questions? Feel free to call me or send me a message. I will answer you with great pleasure.