Olaf Simony Jensen, Portrait Of A Seated Woman

Olaf Simony Jensen, Portrait Of A Seated WomanAn early 20th century oil on canvas depicting a fierce looking lady in profile by Olaf Simony Jensen (1864 1923). This highly unusual piece is full of intrigue, story, and perhaps a little malice. We particularly love her clenched fists and determined expression. Could she be waiting for someone to return home? Lets hope it ended well. Jensen was an accomplished artist and tended to paint interior scenes with figures. This is the only painting we can

Energetic daubs of paint swirl around the image to create a sense of vitality and energy

The composition is close to several works by the Neapolitan painter

“This is the house that Solby built and it looks not like a house in real life

inscribed in the top right and housed within its original gilt frame

115 achieved for ‘Bal Tabarin’ (51cm x 65cm) in 2007

1960Provenance: SwedenCondition: Very presentable

and housed within a later frame

Her education would’ve consisted of languages

Harold Lapham (1877-1919)

The flecks on the image are light reflecting off the glass

There appear to be two figures

Henry Charles Heath (1829-1898)