Portrait of Grecian Ladies
Herbert Blande Sparks (1870-1916)

Mrs Moody & Her Children
George Dunlop Leslie R.A. (1835-1921)

Herbert Blande Sparks was a painter in the style of the Pre Raphaelites. Portraits of Classical & Victorian figures often ladies and children were his speciality. He brought a charm and warmth to scenes of family life whilst at other times capturing an air of classic beauty in paintings such as this one.

Prints are available in a Limited Edition of 150.
The prints will be numbered and bear the stamp of the Riviera Gallery.

G D Leslie is renowned for having established a category of painting in which feminine beauty played a major part. With the late 18th century as his favourite setting this sketch after Gainsborough typifies his style. On the back of the original is the inscription “Sketch after Gainsborough by Leslie R.A. May 1864”. He exhibited at the Royal Academy annually from 1857 to 1920.

Prints are available as an Open Edition.