~ Edwin Bale Watercolour ‘Charlotte In Her Finery’ 1882 ~
A large watercolour portrait entitled ‘In Her Finery’, by the British painter Edwin Bale RI, ROI, (1838–1923).
The subject is of a seated young lady dressed in her finest clothes and holding a fan.
A really beautiful image, expertly painted with such attention to detail.
The painting is signed by the artist and dated 1882 in the bottom left hand corner
The painting is mounted and presented in a glazed, gilt frame.
~ Edwin Bale ~
Bale was a landscape and figure painter, who lived in London. He travelled widely, particularly on the continent and is well known for both his landscapes and figure subjects.
~ Dimensions ~
The frame measures 24 inches (61cm) wide by 31 ½ inches (80cm) tall. The portrait measures 17 inches (43cm) wide by 22 inches (56cm) tall. The piece weighs 3.630Kg.
~ Condition ~
The painting is in lovely condition with no foxing or apparent fading. The frame is rather chipped.
