George Wright Hall, Portrait Of A Man

George Wright Hall, Portrait Of A ManA characterful portrait of a seated gentleman by Scottish painter, George Wright Hall (1895 1974). He looks towards us through thin rimmed spectacles, his heavy moustache drooping under a prominent Roman nose. Note how the body is a mere suggestion of form. Its possibly a portrait study yet it bears a full signature. Little is known about Wright Hall but he was probably influenced by the Scottish Colourists who were well known when he was honing his

A worn pathway winds between two buckled trees and leads onto open pasture where several chickens peck the earth

vibrant colours

the wife of successful Parisian businessman

Several scratches and a few small losses including two towards the top of the canvas

Another work by Van Kregten appeared at Christie’s in 2004

Note the deep furrows caused by hundreds of heavy boots

A fine mid-19th-century portrait of a lady by Dutch painter

The pocket watch chain is also a masterclass in light and shade

Provenance Spain

Frame in excellent condition

he faced multiple tragedies

A wonderfully knackered early 20th-century post-impressionistic oil on canvas by Belgian artist