A good quality pair of oil paintings, believed to depict a husband and wife, both smartly dressed in traditional Victorian clothing. They are skilfully painted with lots of detail and their large size makes them very decorative. They are both signed and dated to the lower left in red "Geo. Smith 1897".
The paintings are both on canvas and framed in their original gilt gesso frames.
The paintings have been lightly cleaned and both display beautifully. There are signs of age and some minor surface marks but nothing untoward. There are some minor losses and small chips around the frames but they are strong and sturdy and the gilding is bright and vibrant with a lovely patina.
Approximate Measurements :
Height : 37" / 94cm
Width : 32” / 81cm
*George Smith entered the Royal Academy in 1845 and worked in the studio of the genre and narrative painter Charles West Cope. Throughout his career he exhibited 79 works at the Royal Academy, 26 at the British Institute and 15 at the Society of British Artists.
