Francis Holl After William Powell Frith, The Railway Station

Francis Holl After William Powell Frith, The Railway StationThis iconic mid 19th century engraving by Francis Holl (1815 1884) is after a work by William Powell Frith (1819 1909) and depicts the hustle and bustle of a Victorian railway station. Its akin to a Dickensian novel and captures a fascinating snapshot of Victorian life. The train is set to depart for Scotland as porters wrestle with luggage, families say their farewells, and couples embrace before parting. Everywhere you look, theres a story. In the

This beautiful head study of a woman is skilfully observed and rendered with a masterful touch

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 24½” x 20½” / 62cm x 52cmYear of creation: c

Later frame with light wear

Rohde is also known for training the great Vilhelm Hammershøi (1864-1916) during the early part of his life

Cornelis Jan van Rijsewijk (b

His interior scenes are quiet

Our lady in blue is accessorising with a fashionably large belt and a gold buckle

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He worked primarily in watercolours and at the age of 20 became the youngest elected member of the Royal Society of British Artists

Houdini also pursued a career in the movies - releasing his first film in 1901

A fine early 20th-century landscape painting by British painter

Our reference: BRV995