Here we have a fabulously unique and quite wonderful 19th Century oil on board by Sir William Fettes Douglas 1822–1891. The sketch painting for a future piece of work features a shoulder length side portrait of a young lady. A wonderful find of the artists pre-worked sketch painting that would grace any wall in your home.

Sir William Fettes Douglas PPRSA (1822–1891) was a Scottish painter and art connoisseur, rising to be President of the Royal Scottish Academy. A self-taught painter, William Fettes Douglas worked as a bank clerk in Edinburgh for ten years. He was a keen antiquarian and collector, and his interests in those fields influenced his choice of subject matter which sometimes included alchemy, astrology and magic. Enormously learned, he was appointed Director of the National Galleries of Scotland in 1877 and five years later, President of the Royal Scottish Academy.

In good condition for its age, and comes framed. Please view the photographs as part of the description. The frame is a gift no compensation given if damaged in transit.

Size of painting including frame is 36cm x 31cm

Postage via DHL or UPS

Will be professionally wrapped