Catherine Gulley RWA, The Guitar Player

Catherine Gulley RWA, The Guitar PlayerThis early 20th century watercolour by British artist Catherine Gulley (1869 1962) depicts a young lady playing the guitar in a splendid setting. Predominantly known for her scenes, Gulleys oeuvre is brimming with heartwarming depictions of women in the home. Its a veritable cornucopia of flora, music, birds, and beautiful garments. She was born, raised and trained in Bristol where she spent the vast majority of her life exhibiting frequently at the

here we see the use of a fan to convey a secret message

Natale Schiavoni (1777-1858) was considered to be one of the greatest portrait miniaturists of his generation

his style adapted in line with current fashions and became more naturalistic

encouraged the young man to find a trade - dissuading him from artistic pursuits

Golden tones and tinted foliage enlivened with a brilliant sky

rest endlessly to the sound of very little

Olson moved to New York as a teenager

but as status symbols and portable works of art

Year of creation: 1902

Skovgaard (1817-1875) and J

It’s sublime

Labels & Inscriptions: Inscription relating to Frederick Charles Buck