French School, 18th-Century Portrait Of A Lady Holding A Posy Nature We love his nonchalant expression

We love his nonchalant expression and posture - with one arm casually draped over the chair

The artwork itself is in fairly good condition given its age

His landscapes often depict views of Corsica

His breeding and his strength

He looks towards us with a quizzical expression and a slight smirk - perhaps concealing a few tales from the ocean

French School, 18th-Century Portrait Of A Lady Holding A Posy Nature We love his nonchalant expressionA wonderfully charismatic 18th century portrait of a lady holding a posy. Shes wearing a beautiful cerulean, almost teal, dress along with several items of jewellery. Her necklace features an inverted cross, which could relate to the Cross of Saint Peter. This is traditionally a symbol adopted by the Christian church, which is interesting as, during the 18th century, France was predominantly Catholic. Its origins relate to the fact that Peter the