Bronte sisters by Peter Smith

I recall seeing that program and the painting. Probably safe to say it’s of historic interest if not artistic quality. I like your version much, much more.

I meant to say I saw the actual painting in the National Portrait Gallery.

Looking cute. I'm sure she would have loved a purple dress. I like it

Fabulous painting of The Bronte sisters, strangely enough I am reading Wuthering Heights and fond of the Bronte sisters works , lovely tribute to these famous writers of classical literature.

A good version Peter, you gave yourself a tough challenge!

A very alluring painting Peter, super

This is very good Peter.

Mauve was coming into fashion in the Victorian era - they'd recently discovered how to make it; I have a book about it somewhere on my dusty shelves. So I don't think you need worry about that, and anyway, it doesn't matter really, does it? You're doing a study of the brother's portrait, which was mostly rather dingy colour, as I recall - and while it's very good to have a record of the sisters, their brother wasn't going to win any art prizes. A good effort, and while you've not attempted to model the flesh tones - their brother hadn't either. Can't help wondering what the girls said to their brother when they saw his effort!

One of your best I think .