George Goodwin Kilburne, The Finishing Touch Above A Mantel An early 20th-century portrait of

An early 20th-century portrait of a middle-aged woman in a light green top by Parisian painter

Partially illegible but probably reads: Academy Board For Oil Painting

while the sky brings a spacious relief

a few careful marks signify their form

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 21” x 17” / 53cm x 43cmYear of creation: c

George Goodwin Kilburne, The Finishing Touch Above A Mantel An early 20th-century portrait ofThis early 20th century watercolour by British artist George Goodwin Kilburne (1845 1932) depicts a loving scene from the early 19th century. With her daughter looking on, mother adjusts fathers buttonhole flower, which appears to be a white rose. Shes wearing a beautiful classically inspired dress. Kilburne was well versed in capturing delicate moments within the homes of the upper classes and his works were popular throughout his life. Signed lower