Girl with a Posy by ​Samuel Baruch Halle

Samuel Baruch Halle (1824 - 1889) A Young Girl with A Posy, Signed S.B.Halle Oil on paper laid down on panel in original frame with gilt oval mount. An excellent quality painting in very good condition. Samuel Baruch Halle - French School. Painter of Genre. Born in Frankfurt, died in Paris. Studied at Frankfurt School of Art and later under Wappers at Anvers; it was at this time that he painted 'Le Deluge' which caused a sensation in the art world at the time. Later he moved to England and exhibited 32 works at the British Institute, 22 at the Royal Academy and 15 at Suffolk Street. Lived in Frankfurt and London and moved to Paris where he exhibited at the Salon until 1882. He took French citizenship at this time. The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.