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    From David Brooks@21:1/5 to All on Tue Oct 22 23:15:24 2024
    Hello!

    I'm asking nicely for help trying to find a painting by my great
    grandfather.

    Here you'll find some of his work:- https://artuk.org/discover/artists/crosby-william-18301910

    My sister has a photograph of another picture he painted and is
    wondering what may have happened to it. I've spent a fair while
    searching online myself but, sadly, without success.

    There is enormous talent reading here so I'd be most grateful if you
    would use YOUR skills to see if you have more success than me.

    Here's a rather poor quality image of the painting:- https://i.ibb.co/Ky1P5Cr/Image-22-10-2024-at-20-50.jpg

    In particular, my sister would like to see an image of the painting in
    full colour glory.

    Good luck in your search!

    --
    Thanks for your help.
    David

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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to David Brooks on Thu Oct 24 23:19:07 2024
    On 22/10/2024 23:15, David Brooks wrote:
    Hello!

    I'm asking nicely for help trying to find a painting by my great
    grandfather.

    Here you'll find some of his work:- https://artuk.org/discover/artists/ crosby-william-18301910

    My sister has a photograph of another picture he painted and is
    wondering what may have happened to it. I've spent a fair while
    searching online myself but, sadly, without success.

    There is enormous talent reading here so I'd be most grateful if you
    would use YOUR skills to see if you have more success than me.

    Here's a rather poor quality image of the painting:- https://i.ibb.co/Ky1P5Cr/Image-22-10-2024-at-20-50.jpg
    [....]

    I believe that the album/book, which contains twelve professional
    quality, labelled, photographs must have been commissioned by my Great Grandfather himself at considerable cost. Over the years it must have
    been passed down to his son, my grandfather (also a painter of some
    note) then to my mother and it is now in the custody of my sister.

    https://artuk.org/discover/artists/crosby-frederick-henry-18671944

    Here is a much better quality image of the photograph of the painting
    called "The belle of the ball".

    https://i.ibb.co/pP9zKxX/IMG-3843.jpg

    A reminder to readers - this is a view of a PAINTING - quite amazing IMO!

    If anyone can help in finding a coloured image of the picture I'd really appreciate it - and so would my sister!

    Thanks for any help.

    --
    With kind regards,
    David

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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to David Brooks on Fri Oct 25 11:17:59 2024
    On 24/10/2024 23:19, David Brooks wrote:
    On 22/10/2024 23:15, David Brooks wrote:
    Hello!

    I'm asking nicely for help trying to find a painting by my great
    grandfather.

    Here you'll find some of his work:- https://artuk.org/discover/
    artists/ crosby-william-18301910

    My sister has a photograph of another picture he painted and is
    wondering what may have happened to it. I've spent a fair while
    searching online myself but, sadly, without success.

    There is enormous talent reading here so I'd be most grateful if you
    would use YOUR skills to see if you have more success than me.

    Here's a rather poor quality image of the painting:-
    https://i.ibb.co/Ky1P5Cr/Image-22-10-2024-at-20-50.jpg
    [....]

    I believe that the album/book, which contains twelve professional
    quality, labelled, photographs must have been commissioned by my Great Grandfather himself at considerable cost. Over the years it must have
    been passed down to his son, my grandfather (also a painter of some
    note) then to my mother and it is now in the custody of my sister.

    https://artuk.org/discover/artists/crosby-frederick-henry-18671944

    Here is a much better quality image of the photograph of the painting
    called "The belle of the ball".

    https://i.ibb.co/pP9zKxX/IMG-3843.jpg

    A reminder to readers - this is a view of a PAINTING - quite amazing IMO!

    If anyone can help in finding a coloured image of the picture I'd really appreciate it - and so would my sister!

    Thanks for any help.


    ChatGPT says ....


    "The Belle of the Ball" by William Crosby (1830-1910)

    This photograph shows an elegant painting by William Crosby, capturing a
    moment of poised reflection between two women dressed in lavish ball
    gowns. The intricate details of their attire, particularly the rich
    textures of satin and lace, highlight the Victorian era's sophisticated
    style. The central figure, standing with a fan in hand, exudes grace and modesty, while the second woman, leaning towards her, seems to offer
    comfort or advice. In the background, a mirror reflects a further hint
    of the room's grandeur. The setting includes marble columns and a richly patterned carpet, anchoring the scene in an opulent ballroom environment.

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  • From John Hill@21:1/5 to All on Sat Oct 26 07:46:36 2024
    On 24 Oct 2024 at 23:19:07 BST, "David Brooks" <David@nomail.afraid.org>
    wrote:

    On 22/10/2024 23:15, David Brooks wrote:
    Hello!

    I'm asking nicely for help trying to find a painting by my great
    grandfather.

    Here you'll find some of his work:- https://artuk.org/discover/artists/
    crosby-william-18301910

    My sister has a photograph of another picture he painted and is
    wondering what may have happened to it. I've spent a fair while
    searching online myself but, sadly, without success.

    There is enormous talent reading here so I'd be most grateful if you
    would use YOUR skills to see if you have more success than me.

    Here's a rather poor quality image of the painting:-
    https://i.ibb.co/Ky1P5Cr/Image-22-10-2024-at-20-50.jpg
    [....]

    I believe that the album/book, which contains twelve professional
    quality, labelled, photographs must have been commissioned by my Great Grandfather himself at considerable cost. Over the years it must have
    been passed down to his son, my grandfather (also a painter of some
    note) then to my mother and it is now in the custody of my sister.

    https://artuk.org/discover/artists/crosby-frederick-henry-18671944

    Here is a much better quality image of the photograph of the painting
    called "The belle of the ball".

    https://i.ibb.co/pP9zKxX/IMG-3843.jpg

    A reminder to readers - this is a view of a PAINTING - quite amazing IMO!

    If anyone can help in finding a coloured image of the picture I'd really appreciate it - and so would my sister!

    Thanks for any help.

    I had a look with Google Search (as no doubt did others including yourself).
    No joy.

    When and where was it last heard of?

    Old John.

    --
    An infinitely complex system can fail in an infinite number of ways.

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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to John Hill on Sat Oct 26 09:05:46 2024
    On 26/10/2024 08:46, John Hill wrote:
    On 24 Oct 2024 at 23:19:07 BST, "David Brooks" <David@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:

    On 22/10/2024 23:15, David Brooks wrote:
    Hello!

    I'm asking nicely for help trying to find a painting by my great
    grandfather.

    Here you'll find some of his work:- https://artuk.org/discover/artists/
    crosby-william-18301910

    My sister has a photograph of another picture he painted and is
    wondering what may have happened to it. I've spent a fair while
    searching online myself but, sadly, without success.

    There is enormous talent reading here so I'd be most grateful if you
    would use YOUR skills to see if you have more success than me.

    Here's a rather poor quality image of the painting:-
    https://i.ibb.co/Ky1P5Cr/Image-22-10-2024-at-20-50.jpg
    [....]

    I believe that the album/book, which contains twelve professional
    quality, labelled, photographs must have been commissioned by my Great
    Grandfather himself at considerable cost. Over the years it must have
    been passed down to his son, my grandfather (also a painter of some
    note) then to my mother and it is now in the custody of my sister.

    https://artuk.org/discover/artists/crosby-frederick-henry-18671944

    Here is a much better quality image of the photograph of the painting
    called "The belle of the ball".

    https://i.ibb.co/pP9zKxX/IMG-3843.jpg

    A reminder to readers - this is a view of a PAINTING - quite amazing IMO!

    If anyone can help in finding a coloured image of the picture I'd really
    appreciate it - and so would my sister!

    Thanks for any help.

    I had a look with Google Search (as no doubt did others including yourself). No joy.

    Thank you. I really appreciate your help, John. :-D

    When and where was it last heard of?

    The only record I have is in the album/book held by my sister (who lives
    an hour+ away up the M5!). I'll guess that was compiled between 1900 and
    1910, the year of William Crosby's death. There is no record of what
    happened to the picture once it had been painted.

    Portraits were, I understand, invariably commissioned works so it may
    well be in the private collection of a once-wealthy family.

    --
    With kind regards,
    David

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