Hermann Goldschmidt, Portrait Of A Lady With A Cameo Medium It depicts a Wintery river

It depicts a Wintery river scene at Gadea Mill

His interest in art began following a trip to the Netherlands where he visited several Dutch picture galleries

While down at the lake

We understand that the sitter is Bertha Walter

It’s been painted confidently with broad brush strokes in areas and a great deal of bravura

Hermann Goldschmidt, Portrait Of A Lady With A Cameo Medium It depicts a Wintery riverA fine mid 19th century portrait of a lady wearing a black dress, lace bonnet decorated with flowers, and a large cameo. Her hair is styled into a centre parting and swept into side coils as per the style of the day. The artist, Hermann Mayer Salomon Goldschmidt (1802 1866) led a fascinating life and aside from his ability as a painter he was also a highly regarded astronomer. His interest in art began following a trip to the Netherlands where he