With the Red Hair Portrait Painting

A beautifully expressive vintage portrait depicting an elegant woman in three quarter profile, dressed in a soft blue-green garment with a delicate necklace and turquoise-toned earrings. Her dark auburn hair is swept into a sophisticated period-style updo, creating a striking contrast with the cool, muted palette of the clothing.

The artist has used loose, impressionistic brushwork throughout, with visible strokes and layered color giving the portrait a wonderfully atmospheric quality. The subdued taupe background is enlivened with lavender, blue and green accents, creating a soft, painterly setting that complements the sitter.

The work is signed JRL in the lower right corner.

Dimensions: 40 x 32cm