A Pair of Early Victorian Oil on Canvas Naïve School Portraits of a Lady & Gentleman c.1835-45 sub-Religion & Relics As per the book ‘Gillows

As per the book ‘Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840: by Susan E

designer and civic figure George Hope Tait (1865–1950)

Critics have noted the influence of William Blake

The knob handle is original as are the hinges

The inky field densely populated with geometrical motifs highlighted in moss green and filled with a chocolate brown center

A Pair of Early Victorian Oil on Canvas Naïve School Portraits of a Lady & Gentleman c.1835-45 sub-Religion & Relics As per the book ‘GillowsOrigin: English Period: Early Victorian Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1835 45 The Gent: 17 height x 14. 5 wide The Lady: 16 height x 13. 5 wide The mid nineteenth century English school depictions of a gentleman and lady in the nave manner, presumed man and wife, painted in oils on canvas and presented in harlequin frames, one being maple veneered the other of tramp art form, survive from the very early Victorian era in un meddled with condition. The