Georgina Lara

British, (fl.1862-1871)
A Busy Village
Oil on canvas
Provenance: Cooling Galleries, Bond Street, London

Georgina Lara also known as Edwina Lara was a London painter of rustic farmyard and village scenes. Her work also closely resembles that of Edward Masters who also went by the name of Thomas Masters and William Masters. They are believed by many to be one in the same. Lara exhibited a number of works at the British Institution and Suffolk Street. Her paintings are full of charm, often containing groups of small figures and detailed buildings. Many of her works are also centred around villages or hamlets such as this lovely example.

Presentation The painting is housed in a new, English made gilt frame which is in excellent condition. The reverse bears a label for Cooling Galleries, an art dealership established around 1903 by John Albert Cooling. It was originally based at 150 Southampton Row, Fleet Street but moved to 92 New Bond Street in 1911, where it remained until the mid 1970’s. The business relocated to 37 Albermarle Street and later merged with Newman & Co to become Newman & Cooling. The gallery closed in April 1993.
Condition As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having been professionally cleaned, restored and revarnished.
Image Size 11.75 inches x 19.25 inches (30cm x 49cm)
Framed Size 16.25 inches x 24.25 inches (41cm x 61cm)
£1,950.00