books0977:A portrait of a lady reading a book. William Oliver II (British, 1823-1901). Oil on
books0977: A portrait of a lady reading a book. William Oliver II (British, 1823-1901). Oil on canvas. Oliver often painted female figures depicting the British Victorian era. His lifetime generally followed the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) and his work depicted British high society, prosperity, social and fashion finery which was popular during the great expansion of the British Empire during Victoria’s reign. -- source link