John Charles Swallow (XIX) - Portrait of the engraver Charles Henry Jeens

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born circa 1835, English
Portrait of the engraver Charles Henry JEENS (1827-1879)
Painting, oil on canvas
Signed upper right
Titled, signed and dated on the back: "Henry Jeens / by JC Swallow / Certificate work / 1874"
Painting: 40.5 x 50.5 cm (16 x 19.9 inches)
Beautiful 19th century carved oak frame: 56 x 65 cm (22 x 25.6 inches)
Very good condition

Superb chiaroscuro and beautiful portrait of a bearded man. An intensity in the eyes.
Paintings by John Charles Swallow are at the York Art Gallery (Great Britain). 67553581 Read more