Jean Guillaume Rosier, Portrait Of A Gentleman

Jean Guillaume Rosier, Portrait Of A GentlemanThis fine late 19th century oil painting by Belgian artist Jean Guillaume Rosier (1858 1931) depicts a sturdy gentleman with his left hand resting on papers. Elaborate silver and goldware are positioned beyond. Jean Guillaume Rosier was a distinguished painter of portraits, figures and historical works. His technical ability was based upon his superior academic teachings and underpinned by masterful draughtsmanship. He studied at the Royal Academy of

to record the dramatic scenery of this beautiful yet hazardous region

by the age of 19

and the sculptor Auguste Rodin

which is four years earlier than the portrait of the bonneted lady

In this particular piece

Frames with some wear

Overall size: 45” x 29” / 115cm x 74cm

Away from the scorching banks of the Nile

Daniel Sherrin was born in Brentford

several versions of Oude Waal including an oil painting

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demure ballerinas