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Edward Arthur Walton, 1860 - 1922. Artist (With his fiancee Helen Law or Henderson, 1859 - 1945, later Mrs Edward Arthur Walton, as Hokusai and the Butterfly), by John Lavery, oil, 1895

Edward Arthur Walton, 1860 - 1922. Artist (With his fiancee Helen Law or Henderson, 1859 - 1945, later Mrs Edward Arthur Walton, as Hokusai and the Butterfly)

John Lavery

1895

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

Dominant colour

Overview

Edward Arthur Walton, 1860 - 1922. Artist (With his fiancee Helen Law or Henderson, 1859 - 1945, later Mrs Edward Arthur Walton, as Hokusai and the Butterfly) is a 1895 oil by John Lavery, a Post-Impressionism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?
John Lavery
When & what style?
1895 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Galleries Scotland

About this work

This painting depicts a man and a woman sitting together. The woman is dressed in a yellow gown with butterflies on her shoulders, while the man wears a blue kimono and holds a fan. The man is seated on a chair, and the woman is positioned beside him, with her body angled towards him. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The painting is a work by artist John Lavery.

About the artist

Portrait of John Lavery
Artist

John Lavery

Sir John Lavery (20 March 1856 – 10 January 1941) was an Irish painter best known for his portraits and wartime depictions.

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