Historic twin watercolour set from Austrian artist Edward Jakob Von Steinle (1810-86) exhibited at The World Expo in Vienna 1873 (over 7 million visitors!) where it was purchased by Julius Beer, owner of The Observer newspaper. Two scenes from Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice.
Very deep and emotional portrayal of Steven Spurrier's wife Gertrude as a younger woman. There is so much emotion in this picture, it is hauntingingly beautiful!