The Daily Painting: Portrait of a Lady in a Green and Gold Dress

Friday, March 19, 2010

Portrait of a Lady in a Green and Gold Dress

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Thomas E. Mostyn

(English, 1864-1930)

Portrait of a Lady in a Green and Gold Dress, ????

Oil on canvas

Sadly, I can't find very much info on this artist, or very many photos of his work. But this is gorgeous!

2 comments:

The Other KatieMarch 21, 2010 at 7:20 PM
Gorgeous!! Is it just me or does she bear some small resemblance to Bryce Dallas Howard?
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R. A.March 21, 2010 at 7:44 PM
Wow, I didn't even notice that, but she does! I think the model's lips are fuller and her nose is different and her eyes aren't blue, but I definitely see the resemblance!
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