John Langstaffe, Warm Pastoral Scene With Water Meadow france A 19th-century three-quarter length portrait

A 19th-century three-quarter length portrait of the dashing Karl Hoffmann

He was an enigmatic character with an interesting background - and this portrait speaks volumes

It’s quiet and still - a place we’d all like to be

A fine 19th-century French school portrait of a demure young lady wearing a black dress with white lace collar and cuffs

100 achieved for ‘Im Biergarten’ at Christie’s in 2000

John Langstaffe, Warm Pastoral Scene With Water Meadow france A 19th-century three-quarter length portraitA charming Victorian oil on canvas by British painter, John Langstaffe (1849 1912). Its a beautiful example of traditional British landscape painting from the late 19th century. On the right of the composition, we see three figures by a cottage with one resting on horseback. While another figure further on appears to be herding cattle towards a water meadow. In the distance, a series of undulating hills provide a picturesque backdrop to this idyllic