Frank Markham Skipworth (1854-1929) "Lady in Black", 1900, Large Oil Painting

Frank Markham Skipworth (1854 Castor, Lincolnshire - 1929 London) was a very well known painter of portraits, genre and historical subjects. He studied for two years at the Lincoln School of Art, for three years at the Royal Academy Schools (under Poynter) and finally in 1883-84 was a pupil of the famous Adolphe William Bouguereau in Paris. He exhibited at the Royal Academy, London from 1883, showed also his works in the Society of British Artists (Suffol Street, London), New Watercolor Society, Gosvenor Gallery, New Gallery and elsewhere. He lived and worked in London.

Provenance: Bonhams London, 21June 2007, lot 87 (see our first additional image).

Works of this artist achieve lately very remarcable prices at the international art auction market (see our further additional images).

Condition: good, in original 19th century frame.

Creation Year: 1900

Measurements: UNFRAMED: 121.5 cm x 93.0 cm / 47.8" x 36.6" Inches FRAMED: 151.0 cm x 120.5 cm / 59.4" x 47.4" Inches

Object Type: Framed oil painting

Style: Belle Epoque

Technique: oil on canvas

Inscription: signed and dated: F M Skipworth 1900

Creator: Frank Markham Skipworth

Creator Dates: 1854-1906

Nationality: English / British

Themes:

BRITISH
ENGLISH
FEMALE PORTRAIT
YOUNG WOMAN
BEAUTY
PORTRAIT