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| Year of Manufacture | 1900 |
| Condition | Used/See Description |
| Lot Number | 25996-171 |
What we know about is the following.
About the Artwork;
George Harcourt was a prominent Scottish portraitist known for his depictions of the British elite.
Subjects: The painting depicts the children of the Perkins family—Muriel, Cynthia, and George—who were members of British high society.
Original Creation: The original oil on canvas was created between 1900 and 190.
Scene: A nostalgic landscape showing the three siblings walking along a stream through a garden filled with pink rhododendrons.
George Harcourt (1868–1947) was a highly esteemed Scottish portrait and figure painter who rose to prominence in the early 20th century.
Early Career & Education
Training: Born in Dumbarton, Scotland, Harcourt originally trained by decorating first-class saloons for ships.
Academic Journey: He later enrolled at the Herkomer School of Art in Bushey, becoming one of its most distinguished students and eventually a lecturer.
Accolades: His talent earned him international recognition, including gold medals at exhibitions in Amsterdam (1912) and the Paris Salon (1923).
Artistic Evolution
Shifting Styles: His early work was heavily influenced by Pre-Raphaelite naturalism, featuring genre paintings with poetic themes.
Photorealism: Over time, he transitioned toward a sophisticated, near-photorealistic portraiture style that was highly sought after by the British upper class.
Royal Academy: He was elected a full member of the Royal Academy (RA) in 1926 and later served as the Director of the Royal Academy Schools.
Notable Paintings
Harcourt’s portfolio includes over 50 documented works, often featuring influential figures and intimate domestic scenes:
"Portrait of Miss Anne Harcourt" (1921): A portrait of his daughter that he considered his "diploma work" for the Royal Academy.
"Preparation" (1918): A large-scale work capturing a moment of quiet introspection among women.
"The Birthday" (1910): Now held in the Lady Lever Art Gallery.
"Clement Attlee": A portrait of the former British Prime Minister.
Personal Life
Artist Family: He married fellow artist Mary Lascelles Leesmith, and all three of their daughters—Anne, Aletha, and Mary Edeva—also became professional painters.
The Frame and Reproduction we are selling was validated to be a vintage reproduction, sold by specialty home decor company Home Interiors & Gifts during the late 20th century and the stamp on the original back cover is validated. These sets were popular for their ornate, gold-gilt frames and professional double matting (the green and maroon borders seen around the print)
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How much to ship? 03/20/2026 11:35:22 AM
We just drop off at a local shipping place. We don’t add to it. You pay them directly and they will pack and ship. Store Here Ship There is a local place here in Leavenworth or the UPS store. They both will box and ship, and we drop it off there for free. 03/21/2026 14:13:00 PM
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