19th-Century English School, Portrait Of A Man With A Pinky Ring 1850s Schovelin was a master of

Schovelin was a master of light and enjoyed the spacious views in this part of Denmark

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particularly horses and dogs

1900Provenance: FranceCondition: Artwork in good condition

We love this piece for its mood and stillness

19th-Century English School, Portrait Of A Man With A Pinky Ring 1850s Schovelin was a master ofThis charming Victorian portrait depicts a dapper young gentleman wearing a black coat, white shirt with an upstanding collar, black necktie and pinky ring. He carries the air of a confident chap and clearly a man of means. The pinky ring is a conspicuous addition and its intriguing to consider its significance. Over the decades, pinky rings have conveyed a variety of meanings, for instance, the Victorians wore one on their left hand to signify their