Farlie Harmar, Portrait Of Phyllis Harmar A Shelf A fine 19th-century Danish oil

A fine 19th-century Danish oil on wood depicting a scene from a barber’s shop

It’s a romantic glance into a time gone by

This was designed to push the hips backwards and force the chest forwards - creating a kind of pigeon shape

He certainly has a look to him

Light craquelure throughout but otherwise fine

Farlie Harmar, Portrait Of Phyllis Harmar A Shelf A fine 19th-century Danish oilA vibrant portrait of Phyllis Harmar by British artist, Fairlie Harmar (1876 1945). This interesting depiction is full of expression and captures the sitters character with skill and vigour. Fairlie Harmar hailed from Weymouth and studied at the highly regarded Slade School of Art under Henry Tonks and Fred Brown. She exhibited widely in Britain and throughout Europe including at the Royal Academy and in Paris. Her work is held in several public