Provincial 19th-Century British Maritime Scene Countryside A provincial 19th-century portrait of

A provincial 19th-century portrait of a dark brown stallion known as Alonzo

the couple had six children

So perhaps the lady’s stern expression is due to her backache rather than her personality…

The height of one’s hair was quite a talking point as demonstrated by the content of a letter from Queen Maria Theresa of Austria-Hungary to her daughter Marie-Antoinette:

Overall size 21½” x 17½” / 54cm x 44cm

Provincial 19th-Century British Maritime Scene Countryside A provincial 19th-century portrait ofA naive 19th century maritime scene depicting several British ships within a busy harbour. The ship in the foreground appears to be a clipper or frigate with 20 cannon. Its flying the British Red Ensign and could possibly be a merchant ship. The painting is signed M Powell and dated in the lower right. A charming old piece. Medium Oil on canvas Size 27 x 16 70cm x 40cm Year of creation c. 1878 Provenance Private collection, England Condition