Featured 19th century British painting

Asking about another painting and not expecting to get much help but figured it's worth a shot. I just purchased this painting today. It's unsigned British 19th century 35 x 25 inches framed. It kind of reminded me of works by James John Hill. Any thoughts? Thanks. 4 images attached.



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only 2 of the 4 images gave me that option for "full image"

 

You need to reload this one, it's not there at all. The other one opens in a separate window.

 

yes was trying to make "full image" work and the link temporarily didn't work but it does now

 

that's not a signature on bottom is it

 

No unfortunately

 

Appears from internet search that Stark Brothers was a Dublin-based firm. Described as "printsellers, artists, colourmen, & picture frame manufacturers." Victorian, of course, and in business as early as 1862.

Debora

 

Didn't even think to look up the label yet, thanks. Picture was dated to about 1870-1880. I wonder if there's a signature hidden underneath the inner slip...

 

"Irish colleen genre."

Debora

 

By whom? How? (I ask because it looks a bit earlier to my eye.)

Debora

 

The auction where I purchased it. I agree though. Maybe 1860s?

 

It looks mid-Victorian to my eye. Not late.

Debora

 

I'm basing that on the pagoda sleeve-effect.

Debora

 

oh ok, interesting. I was thinking it more based on the stylized look of the face. I've seen more 1850s-1860s have that sort of look.

 

That too.

Debora