Still Waters Posted June 9, 2012 #1 Share Posted June 9, 2012 A portrait of a pretty 13-year-old girl claimed to be Jane Austen has divided art experts for years.But exciting new evidence has now emerged that the innocent-looking teenager in the simple white dress may really be the famous author, on a visit to Kent in 1789. An analysis of the oil painting using digital photographic tools has revealed writing that seems to back up the case for it being a genuine likeness of the 19th century novelist. No other professional portrait of the writer has ever been verified - with only two artworks drawn by amateur hands confirmed as having been produced from life. But now, analysts have discovered the name Jane Austen in the top-right corner of a reproduction of a photograph of the portrait of the teenager, taken before the painting was restored, according to The Guardian. http://www.dailymail...ved-author.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PersonFromPorlock Posted June 11, 2012 #2 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Always liked that sketch by her sister: she looks like every overworked thirtyish truck-stop waitress there ever was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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