Reserved - Johan Leksell, Pair Of Oil Studies 1870s The portrait was probably completed

The portrait was probably completed in around 1835

her look feels quite casual but in the 1920s women would don this attire for a night out on the town

Fernand Durozé (1876-1961)

how an old master would envisage a female saint)

It’s easy to imagine yourself whiling away the hours within this peaceful English countryside scene

Reserved - Johan Leksell, Pair Of Oil Studies 1870s The portrait was probably completedA pair of small oil studies depicting bearded older gentleman by Swedish artist, Johan Larentius Carolinus Leksell (1874 1932). Leksell was born in Amsberg, Kopparberg County, and could turn his hand to a range of artistic endeavours. He was primarily known as one of Swedens most foremost silhouette portraitists, but he could also paint as well as sculpt. Upon graduating University, Leksell financed a round trip to the United States by cutting