John Smith Together with a Lady in a Blue Dress

John Smith Together with a Lady in a Blue Dress
Fine Primitive Folk Art Soldier's Valentine
Pen, Ink and Watercolour on Paper
English, Inscribed "John Smith", c.1830

8 ¼" high x 5 ½" wide (framed)

Comparative Literature: James Ayres, "English Naïve Painting 1750-1900"; pub. Thames and Hudson, 1980. Page 34 and 35 illustrate and describes a similar example depicting Joseph Pestell with his wife and child.

Provenance: The Estate of Sir John Smith and Lady Smith

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