Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1910s.
With eyes closed and hands held upon her lap, she’s decidedly restful. Rendered in a swirly abundance of deft marks, enlivened with red highlights. Her identity is unknown but the artist has cleverly suggested her age via some pinching of the skin. Her expression is mesmerising.
This is a particularly good example of his work.
Signed/dated lower right and held within a later frame.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 14½” x 18½” / 37cm x 47cm
Year of creation: 1916
Labels & Inscriptions: Title label on reverse.
Provenance: Private collection, Denmark.
Condition: Artwork presents well. Frame with some light wear.
Dutch artist Jelle Troelstra (1891-1979) was primarily known for his progressive landscapes and portraits but he was also an accomplished musician. He trained under Willy van Schoonhoven van Beurden and Wim Schuhmacher. He’s represented in numerous public collections and his works were shown at the Rijksmuseum in 1939.
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Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1910s.
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Jelle Troelstra, Portrait of a Seated Woman - Antique Oil Painting
