Antonio Francesco Mensi, Portrait Of A Priest Red A fabulous early 20th-century portrait

A fabulous early 20th-century portrait of a seated lady dressed to impress in the latest Parisian styles

Medium Oil on canvas

We particularly love the warm colours and swirling reflections on the water

We love the bold brushwork

Antonio Francesco Mensi, Portrait Of A Priest Red A fabulous early 20th-century portraitA fine 19th century portrait of a seated Roman Catholic priest by Italian painter, Antonio Francesco Mensi (1800 1888). Hes wearing a clerical collar, a buttoned waistcoat over a white shirt, a black coat, and a gold pocket watch chain with religious iconography. We imported the painting from Rome and the subject is likely Italian. We love his nonchalant expression and posture with one arm casually draped over the chair. How do you feel about him?