Gordon Stevenson
oil on canvas
53 x 29 inches
Framed 60 x 36 inches
Signed upper right
#006728

An Early 20th Century elegant portrait oil painting by Gordon Stevenson depicting a pensive young woman seated in a serene, indoor setting wearing a light pink gown with delicate, ruffled white sleeves and blue ribbon accents on the cuffs and waist. The overall composition exudes a sense of calm and elegance, with a focus on the delicate details and the interplay of light and color. The background features a lush arrangement of pink and white flowers, which add a soft, romantic atmosphere to the scene. The lighting is gentle, highlighting the woman's face and the textures of her dress, while casting soft shadows in the background. Stevenson's celebrated canvases depict the times of his generation, portraying life in all of its glory. Establishing himself as a portrait painter, “Reading in the Study” exemplifies this intense connection triumphantly; the playfulness of light highlights her face, her stance, and the expressions felt in her eyes, providing a complete view into the past, transporting us to this moment through each nuance that Stevenson has portrayed effortlessly. This piece is signed and dated by the artist upper right and it comes housed in a robust museum quality gold tone giltwood antique frame with hanging wire on verso ready to be displayed.

Condition: The painting is in overall good condition for the time period with stabilized craquelure throughout, the antique frame shows some scuffs, chips, and minor imperfections in line with the manufacturing period (please see listing pictures for details).