Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (British, 1836 - 1912) After: A Solicitation. Classical Painting printed on silk, numbered 78 lower right, unframed.

After his arrival in England, where he was to spend the rest of his life, Alma-Tadema's career was one of continued success. He became one of the most famous and highly paid artists of his time, acknowledged and rewarded. By 1871 he had met and befriended most of the major Pre-Raphaelite painters and it was in part due to their influence that the artist brightened his palette, varied his hues, and lightened his brushwork.

13 x 9.5 inches silk; 3.75 c 9.25 inches plate.

Private collection, Boston.

Great condition; ;light creases in the margins; light discoloration marks in margins.

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