Thomas Capel Walton Smith, Early 20th-Century Portrait Of A Woman Flowers Did the artist abandon his

Did the artist abandon his original idea in favour of painting the figure immediately ahead of him

Held within a fine gilt frame with a reeded border and leaves to the corners

Wren presented his ideas to Charles II shortly after the Fire had destroyed most of the City

St Francis Xavier was born in the Basque region of Spain in 1506

The painting is signed in the lower left and housed within a later swept frame

Thomas Capel Walton Smith, Early 20th-Century Portrait Of A Woman Flowers Did the artist abandon hisThis early 20th century watercolour by British artist Thomas Capel Walton Smith (1901 1994) depicts a young lady dressed to impress. She carries an expression of quiet defiance, strong in her armour, confident in the face of societal judgement. Her chin is lifted and fears are cast asunder. Smith produced this work early in his career. Perhaps he knew the subject well. Signed bottom right, framed and glazed. Learn more about Thomas Capel Walton Smith