A large original oil on canvas board painting "The Young Artist" signed J.H. Chapple.

This original work appears to be a touch polarising by the number of "it's fantastic", "it's unsettling", "it's wonderful" and "it's scary" responses engendered. Whereas, I'm personally in the 'it's intriguing, marvellous, so cool and quaint camp'. In particular, I appreciate the array of toys which are presumably the subject of her painting and the artist's precise hand position as she is applying paint to the canvas. Then there's her proper straight-backed pose, her shoes and socks and the tubes and brushes in the jar beside her. I could go on, but I'll leave it to a future owner to find their own special connection.

The painting's frame is gilded, measures a substantial 69cm by 79cm and is ready to hang. There are some spots on the left side of the frame near the bottom(see photo) and other minor marks. The painting itself is in good condition.

I've been frustrated in trying to ascertain the identity of the artist and would really appreciate anyone who does know, getting in touch via the question function. Two possibilities: "Joe" which was the name provided at the Fine Art and Antique Auction where I acquired the painting, or "Jenny" a sometime illustrator of Enid Blyton books.

See photos.