Francis Montague (Frank) Holl (BRITISH, 1845-1888)
Gathering mistletoe
Francis Montague (Frank) Holl (BRITISH, 1845-1888) Gathering mistletoe signed 'Holl.' (lower right) and further signed and inscribed 'This picture is suggested by the fact that during/the Commonwealth the keeping of Christmas was/forbidden. The children have been caught picking holly, by a sour old Roundhead/who is reproaching them for indulging in such/an idolatrous practice./Holl' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 10 3/8 x 14½ in. (26.4 x 36.9 cm.)
Francis Montague (Frank) Holl (BRITISH, 1845-1888)
Gathering mistletoe
Francis Montague (Frank) Holl (BRITISH, 1845-1888) Gathering mistletoe signed 'Holl.' (lower right) and further signed and inscribed 'This picture is suggested by the fact that during/the Commonwealth the keeping of Christmas was/forbidden. The children have been caught picking holly, by a sour old Roundhead/who is reproaching them for indulging in such/an idolatrous practice./Holl' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 10 3/8 x 14½ in. (26.4 x 36.9 cm.)
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