Gustav Pope

A beautiful Victorian portrait by the highly regarded British artist Gustav Pope, celebrated for his refined depictions of elegant women and genre subjects exhibited at the Royal Academy and other leading institutions.

This charming composition, titled “The Ring,” portrays a young woman in a half-length pose, delicately rendered in watercolour with subtle white heightening to enhance the highlights and textures. Pope’s exceptional handling of colour, expression, and costume creates a graceful and timeless portrait that exemplifies the finest qualities of late Victorian British watercolour painting.

The work retains a Barry Keene Gallery, Henley-on-Thames label, adding further provenance and collectability.

An excellent opportunity to acquire an original work by one of Britain’s respected Victorian watercolourists.

Measurements

* Overall (framed): 53 × 47 cm (approximately 20.9 × 18.5 inches)

* Visible artwork: 30 × 23 cm (approximately 11.8 × 9.1 inches)

Condition

Presented in good overall vintage condition. The artwork displays well with expected age-related wear. The frame shows minor signs of age and handling, as illustrated in the photographs. Please study all images carefully as they form part of the description.