19th-Century French School Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman Watercolour A charming little painting of

A charming little painting of a contented French fisherman resting his chin on his arm

It’s interesting to consider why he did this as the reality was entirely different for these persecuted communities

It’s likely to be the kind of piece that a gentleman would purchase on a tour of France to impress his acquaintances (in private)

John Sherrin - a flower and still-life painter

He looks across to our right with slightly raised eyebrows

19th-Century French School Miniature Portrait Of A Gentleman Watercolour A charming little painting ofA characterful mid 19th century French miniature depicting a seated gentleman holding a book. Hes dressed in a very fashionable single breasted coat with a shirt, waistcoat and necktie. The portrait is housed within its original fruitwood frame. Medium: Watercolour Overall size: 5 x 7 14cm x 18cmYear of creation: c. 1860Provenance: EnglandCondition: Overall very presentable. Frame with a little wear.