English School 19th Century La Vallière

English School 19th Century

La Vallière, portrait of a lady by a window, thought to be Helen Douglas

Inscribed Helen and dated 1848, also inscribed verso This Picture of 'La Valliere' belongs to Mrs. Arch.d Douglas, 13 Royal Circus, Edinburgh, July 1882

Watercolour, in a pierced scrolling frame

21 x 16cm; 8¼ x 6¼in

Thought to be in the style Sir William Fettes Douglas (1822-1891)