Fine Large 19th Century English portrait of a girl wearing blue ribbons holding a bouquet of roses, oil on canvas by William Hay. Excellent quality and condition example of the portrait painters work. Beautiful detail study that would have been commissioned by the girls family. Original antique gilt swept frame. Dated 1864.
BIO
William M. Hay lived around 1820 to 1900. The English painter William M. Hay painted portraits, genre scenes and religious motifs. His portraits, executed mainly in oil, features particularly depictions of women. Between 1852 and 1881, he exhibited his works in London, including the prestigious Royal Academy. Hay’s works are traded at international auctions. (cko)
Measurements: 26" x 22" framed approx
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