Nathaniel Hone, 18th century portrait of roman goddess, "flora"I have great pleasure in offering for sale this beautiful portrait, by Nathaniel Hone, the elder. 18th century. The painting is of Ann Anderson, wife of Alexander Balmanno. She is dressed as 'Flora' , the roman goddess of spring. Wearing a rose coloured dress edged with white around the neck and sleeve. She is holding a garland of flowers. Oil on canvas The size overll being 72 x 60 cm ( 28 x 23. 5 inches ) whilst the painting is 62 x 51cm; (24 x 20

Palace of Westminster

half length wearing a yellow waistcoat and holding a cane

signed and titled lower left

Dressed in blue and wearing a white bonnet

whilst overall is 57 cm 47cm

During World War I

and they were married until she died on 4 February 1730 without issue

Apologies for reflections in photos

Harris Museum

The hip flask began to appear in the form it is recognized today in the 18th century

He went on to form the Leeds School of Art

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