19th-Century German School Portrait Of A Saint With White Flowers Beige He served in the Navy

He served in the Navy during the First World War and his sister

The artist has worked at speed and used broad brushstrokes and confident marks to capture his likeness

The painting is signed in the lower left and held within a later frame

The sky is aglow with a deep golden hue as several local fishermen tend to their boats

A lovely piece

19th-Century German School Portrait Of A Saint With White Flowers Beige He served in the NavyA charming late 19th century portrait of a saint looking to the heavens and holding white flowers. It was probably created by a keen amateur for a place of worship and could be based on another work. We love his gentle expression, rouged cheeks and large doe eyes. Medium Oil on canvas Overall size 13 x 17 34cm x 45cm Year of creation c. 1880 Provenance Germany Condition Areas of paint loss. Canvas has come away at the bottom and its a little bumpy.