Cornelis "Italian" Kruseman 1797-1857 Dutch School 19th.Century Pencil portrait of a young woman, signed, inscribed and dated lower left, Ischia 1841. 14.5 by 18.5 cms image. 22.1 by 26 cms overall in contemporary rosewood frame. Some slight age discolouration and light foxing to no detriment.
Cornelis Kruseman was a prominent 19th Century Dutch painter, draughtsman and printmaker, widely known as "Italian Kruseman" (for his use of Italian Neo Classical themes). He gained critical acclaim for his intensely observed portraits.
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