19th-Century English School, Portrait Of Steel Manufacturer James Sanderson

19th-Century English School, Portrait Of Steel Manufacturer James SandersonThis early 19th century English oil painting depicts James Sanderson (1783 1853), a steel manufacturer from Sheffield. By the end of the 19th century, Sheffield was one of the worlds leading industrial cities and its reputation was built on steel. During the 1840s, it produced around 90% of British steel and around half of such in Europe. Its hills were abundant with coal and other raw materials, while its confluence of rivers provided ample power.

flowers and foliage set upon a marble plinth

one of the finest etchers of his generation

Here he uses colour intelligently to emphasise the figure against the natural tones of the background

in the 17th-century

Michael ‘Angelo’ Rooker (1743-1801) is highly regarded and predominantly known for his topographical views of the British Isles

Held within a splendid gilt Baroque-revival frame

This late 19th-century oil painting by British artist Henry Gillard Glindoni (1852-1913) depicts an older woman by a rustic stone cottage

we see his philosophies in action - applied with texture

Dusseldorf and Dresden and won a medal in 1869

During his formative years

Artist’s auction highlight: £151

With a limited amount of brushwork and some clever impasto