José Genoves Llansol, Portrait of a Valencian Woman

José Genoves Llansol, Portrait of a Valencian WomanThis early 20th century oil painting by Spanish artist Jos Genovs Llansol (1850 1930) depicts a seated woman from Valencia. Llansol sought to capture the sights, sounds and flamboyance of a City he adored. Rich tones dominate his sun drenched depictions of villagers on dusty backstreets. While his still lifes are abundant with painterly energy. Here, we see a seated woman, dressed in traditional clothing, during a moment of quiet contemplation. Deep

This early 19th-century oil painting references the Mandylion of Edessa

It’s housed within a gilt frame

a group sit awhile on cooler grass in the shade of the Terriffa

Frame with a few marks and some age-related wear

Medium: Etching on paperOverall size: 37” x 26½” / 94cm x 67cmYear of creation: c

Every inch of this delicate piece is bliss

1840Provenance: EnglandCondition: Very presentable

through cutting winds

Strong light effects - from bright divine white through to the darkest of mysterious blacks

of which this skull is one

was of Jewish descent

Overall size: 16½” x 20” / 42cm x 51cm