She holds flowers, which signify youth, beauty, innocence and their fleeting nature.
HENRY TILSON (1659-1695) was born to a minor gentry family. He was a pupil and later assistant to Sir Peter Lely (Principal Painter to the King). He then worked with Kneller; by 1690 he had established a successful practice in portraits in a style between Kneller and Riley, being known as 'a painter of great charm'.
Tragically he committed suicide at the age of 36 after a love affair ended. His work can be seen in The British Museum; London Guildhall Art Gallery; The National Gallery of Ireland etc.
SIZE: 37 x 32 inc. frame
PROVENANCE: Collection of Sir Elton John.
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Sold...portrait of a Young Lady C.1690. Attributed to Henry Tilson
