Richard Konkély, Portrait Of A Young Lady

Richard Konkély, Portrait Of A Young LadyThis late 19th century portrait by German artist Richard Konkly (1856 1897) depicts a young lady wearing a straw hat with blue ribbon. Exquisitely attired in a white dress with lace embellishments, a young lady rests in repose. Her image immortalised for over a century. Konkly worked within the upper echelons of society, so shes likely to be of aristocratic heritage. Its a fascinating piece due to its exquisite quality and unusual rendering. Note the

Both are wearing their Sunday best

is known for his scenes that celebrate ordinary everyday life

A worn path leads past and winds its way under several tall trees as the clouds cast their reflection onto the water below

The frame has various losses and age-related wear

So it’s entirely plausible that this piece passed through their hands

the club evolved into the 'The Society of Painters in Watercolour'

it also caused conflict as Peizel’s style was firmly rooted in his traditional teachings rather than the avant-garde

Medium: Pencil on paperOverall size: 20½” x 17” / 52cm x 43cmYear of creation: 1893Condition: Artwork presents well

in some ways

Alongside his tranquil renderings in oil

Frame with some minor losses and general wear

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 23½” x 34” / 60cm x 86cmYear of creation: c