Mary Robertson

Woman with Cel Phone

2013

Justyna Kisielewicz's elaborate, vibrant and full of zest, oil on European linen painting depicts a young woman — in this cast, the artist herself — in California, The figure wears v...

Collection of an array of items that epitomize beauty, this still life painting celebrates romance and joie de vivre, by Elizabeth Barlow, who meticulously creates oil "portraits" that feature still life objects to represent the essence of her subject. In this case the artist depicts the concept of "beauty" through the placement of various beloved items and their shadow as a "portrait" of a lady...

‘Amaryllis', by artist Frédéric Choisel, who lives and works in Paris, France, painted this dramatic, creamy white, amaryllis flower bursting full bloom on green stalks against a dar...

'Green Purse', 2022 is 31.5 x 23.5 inches, oil on linen painted by French American Frédéric Choisel, is inspired by the cities and countrysides of France, ...

No Foe Shall Gather Our Harvest Australian 10 Dollar Note, Acrylic On Canvas, 60" x 48" Jenna Lash specializes in global currency featuring animals, portra...

I am interested in portraits that reveal all the complexity and versatility of a person's spiritual appearance, when the inner content is revealed through the external. Painting a p...

"A Young Girl Reading a Book" is a captivating portrait by Swedish artist Gustaf Arnolds. Arnolds was a prolific painter whose roots began in Vingåker and later in Ronneby from his teenage years. His educational journey in art took him through prestigious institutions such as Althins målarskola and the Tallbergska grafikskolan in Stockholm, followed by a significant period at the Konstakademien, Stockholm, between 1904 and 1909. His talent and dedication were recognized early on, earning him a scholarship to Paris, a city that would deeply influence his artistic direction. This particular work, likely painted shortly after his return to Sweden, reveals a profound influence from his time in Paris. It portrays a young girl absorbed in reading a book, a simple yet profound subject that Arnolds imbues with a sense of tranquility and introspection. The background hints at a serene landscape, dotted with quaint houses, a nod to the everyday beauty surrounding us. What sets this piece apart is Arnolds’ technique, reminiscent of pointillism but distinguished by longer, more expressive brush strokes that add a vibrant texture and depth to the canvas. This method showcases Arnolds' unique adaptation of the techniques he encountered during his Parisian studies, particularly during his interactions with Nils Dardel...

Oil on canvas sold with original frame Total size with frame 110x90 cm Charles Auguste Humbert, born in 1891 in Geneva and died in 1958, was a Swiss artist, mainly known for his w...