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This was my nana and popa's - I have always loved it and recently retrieved it from the shed where my father had chucked it - hence the scratches.
I am seeking information about this work - the artist - date etc. I haven't been able to find out much.
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This is Fabiola, patron Saint of nurses and abused women. The artist is Jean-Jacques Henner. The original was painted in 1885.
You might find this interesting:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/art/art-reviews/5345000/Fabiola-Francis-Alys-at-the-National-Portrait-Gallery.html
Hello MawamaMama THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! - I didn't realise she was a saint so that's extra neat. The article was very interesting and yes I can imagine a room full of these would be hypnotic!
I am so excited to have discovered what this was - thank you SO much!
You are welcome. I love Fabiola.
Very nice painting - so glad you have it, flowerrose. Also fascinated by MawamaMama's linked article.
Thanks miKKo! Yes I love it and so glad I retrieved it from the old shed!