William Hemsley. 'The First Time of Asking'

Automatic translation from Danish.

William Hemsley (1819-1906). 'The First Time of Asking'. Oil on canvas. Signed: 'W. Hemsley'. 36 x 30 (61 x 55) cm.

William Hemsley was a British artist who specialized in action-packed genre paintings with a humorous or pointed content. In this work, the newly engaged couple is seen in the church in connection with the first lightening before the upcoming wedding.