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Henry Herbert La Thangue
19th Century, British, lady reading by lamplight in red tones by La Thangue

$13,734.24
£10,200
€12,028
CA$19,026.93
A$21,339.97
CHF 11,175.41
MX$259,301.42
NOK 141,909
SEK 134,539.73
DKK 89,782.76

About the Item

A beautiful composition by the great British artist Henry Herbert La Thangue of a girl reading in warm red tones by lamplight. The details of the work are as follows: HENRY HERBERT LA THANGUE (BRITISH, 1859-1929) STUDY BY LAMPLIGHT Oil on canvasboard 16.3/8 x 20.1/4 in. (41.5 x 51.4 cm.) Provenance: Auction of the contents of East Down Manor
  • Creator:
    Henry Herbert La Thangue (1859-1929, British)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.38 in (41.61 cm)Width: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Oil on canvas laid down on board. In good condition, possible retouching to chips to lower left. Some fine craquelure. Recently presented in a cream slip and hand finished Whistler frame.
  • Gallery Location:
    Petworth, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU540314827552

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