Hubert von Herkomer 1849 1914 Edwin Lord Weeks 1849 1903 wearing his traveller pith helmet ~ charcoal portrait signed to the bottom, titled to the back ~

Edwin Lord Weeks 1849 1904 was a famous American Orientalist / photographer ~ (very good auction records)

Hubert von Herkomer, affiliation with the Pre-Raphaelite movement; good auction records, and in museums throughout the world.

Herkomer was known for his social realism, ad for his portraits of contemporary artists, of which this is a stunning example

It is well known that Hubert von Herkomer was one of Vincent van Gogh's most loved artist (particularly when living in England)


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There is something virile in it - something rugged - which attracts me strongly (...) In all these fellows I see an energy, a determination and a free, healthy, cheerful spirit that animate me. And in their work there is something lofty and dignified - even when they draw a dunghill.” Vincent van Gogh, October 1882 (Letter R 16)

10.5 x 9.5 inches

Scarce.

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