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Alfred Emslie
The Rose Seller

1890

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Alfred Edward Emslie A beautiful example of Arthur Emslie's work combining his renown ability for portraiture and genre. The soft tones of the background and dress contrasted with the highlights in the face and the large, vibrant bouquet of roses creates a piece perfect for any situation. It is a painting showing class, technique and subtlety. Provenance: Bonhams Canvas Size: 22 x 18" (56 x 46cm) Outside Frame Size: 32 x 28" (81 x 71cm) 1848-1918 Alfred Edward Emslie was an English genre and portrait painter and photographer. He was the son of the engraver, John Emslie, and brother of John Phillipps Emslie, the figure painter. He was a elected an associate of the Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours in 1888 and a member of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters in 1892. Emslie exhibited in London at the Royal Academy between 1869 and 1897. He also exhibited at the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours, Royal Miniature Society, Grosvenor Gallery, Dudley Gallery, New Gallery, Fine Art Society and Agnew and Sons Gallery, as well as at the Royal Society of British Artists. Also at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, The Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour, Leicester Gallery, Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool and Manchester City Art Gallery.
  • Creator:
    Alfred Emslie (1848 - 1918, English)
  • Creation Year:
    1890
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
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  • Condition:
    It has had a transparent reline so that you can see the faint signature and date on the reverse written by Alfred Emslie. It is in its original frame.
  • Gallery Location:
    St. Albans, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2469212887762
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