Mid-19th-Century English School, Wedding Portraits Of Joseph & Harriet Johnson

Mid-19th-Century English School, Wedding Portraits Of Joseph & Harriet JohnsonThis charming pair of mid 19th century English school portraits depict husband and wife, Joseph and Harriet Johnson of Chorlton on Medlock, Manchester. They were probably commissioned to celebrate their marriage in 1837. Dressed in their fineries, its an important day for this upstanding pair. He wears a black suit with white waistcoat and black stock. While she wears an elegant burgundy gown with a white veil decorated with flora. A plaque displays

It was previously sold at Sotheby’s

He’s also represented at the National Museum in Stockholm

She’s represented at the Ribe Kunstmuseum

Influenced by the Impressionists

Gothenburg and his home town of Örnsköldsvik

Patrons included William Blenkiron

Her posture is skilfully rendered as she lifts her left hand to examine her work

Year of creation: 1852

Hilder’s artistic career flourished early and

Signed in the lower right and held within a fine swept frame with foliate

The painting is signed in the lower left and inscribed on the reverse

there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me