Hermann Goldschmidt, Portrait Of A Lady With A Cameo Medium An unusual Swedish oil on

An unusual Swedish oil on board depicting several figures meandering along a cobbled street

We understand that the sitter is Bertha Walter

It depicts a Wintery river scene at Gadea Mill

While down at the lake

His interest in art began following a trip to the Netherlands where he visited several Dutch picture galleries

Hermann Goldschmidt, Portrait Of A Lady With A Cameo Medium An unusual Swedish oil onA fine mid 19th century portrait of a lady wearing a black dress, lace bonnet decorated with flowers, and a large cameo. Her hair is styled into a centre parting and swept into side coils as per the style of the day. The artist, Hermann Mayer Salomon Goldschmidt (1802 1866) led a fascinating life and aside from his ability as a painter he was also a highly regarded astronomer. His interest in art began following a trip to the Netherlands where he