Portrait of a Girl by M. Skoss, Oil on Board P3570

A quietly powerful character study: a young girl with dark braided hair looks directly at the viewer, her expression steady and unguarded.

Signed lower right "M. Skoss." We haven't been able to find biographical information on this artist, the signature doesn't turn up in the usual artist databases or auction records, so this may be a lesser-documented or regional painter. The brushwork suggests solid academic training, particularly in the handling of the skin tones and the girl's expressive, slightly wary eyes.

Presented in its original wood frame with a linen-textured mat liner and gold fillet, showing light wear consistent with age.

Art measures 15.5" x 19", in frame 20" x 24"