Early 20th-Century Continental Portrait Of A Romani Red We love the energy in

We love the energy in this piece with its expressive brushwork and lively palette

Note how he fills the canvas - giving him an abundance of presence

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William J Solby (1875-1928) was a fascinating character that ran the American Decorating Shop together with his wife

Early 20th-Century Continental Portrait Of A Romani Red We love the energy inThis charming early 20th century portrait depicts a young Romani with dark deep set eyes and rouged cheeks. She gazes into the yonder and wears flowers in her hair. Information regarding the portrait is scarce so we can only wonder as to its origin and artist. The young ladys outfit bears some resemblance to the attire of the Gitanos, a Romani sub group stemming from Spain and Portugal. Perhaps an English artist discovered this vividly dressed lady