Glad you enjoyed it Felicity!
There is certainly some confusion about the portrait as you’ve said. Laura Anning-Bell (as she signs her name) was born Laura Richard. Her first marriage was to Emile Troncy. Apparently her only son Charles Antoine Richard Troncy was killed during the first world war in 1915. I had thought the inscription somehow related to her son as it was painted before his death. Yes, lots of confusion!

Love good timing!
Hope there’s lots here to take into your own work Elena!

Yes!! That’s always what I hope with these close-up sessions, that we can find learning that we can bring to our own work. And in this case, as you’ve said Victoria, so much subtlety that makes differences. Enjoy your trip to London!

You are so welcome Judy. I love having an excuse to look closer!

So glad you found it so Hyrum!

Thank you Gail, interesting critique.
I just want to point out that Miss Annie Horniman is the maiden name of Laura Anning-Bell,. Although I think the portrait looks very like a self portrait, the sitter is not named
The Tate believes she painted this before she was married then wrote her married name on it when she later donated it to the Tate