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Impressionist Scottish Oil Painting Friesian Cow by George Smith Rsa
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Impressionist Scottish Oil Painting Friesian Cow by George Smith Rsa

1900 - 1920
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1 Fine Art Impressionist Scottish Edwardian Animal Oil Painting Friesian Cow by George Smith RSA.

Subject beautiful impressionist portrait of a black and white Friesian cow grazing in a farm field.

A great example of the animal breed.

You will love the different shades of colours hues in this exceptional work of art.

Oil on panel with a front protective glass cover

Size of the frame being 37 cm wide and 28.5 cm high.

Signed by the known Scottish artist George Smith.

Set in a traditional original decorative gilt frame.

Circa early 20th century 1900's Edwardian era.

George Smith RSA (1870 - 1934). Born Mid Calder, Midlothian, died Edinburgh. He specialised in painting landscapes and animal subjects, especially scenes involving working horses. Educated at George Watsons College, studied art at Board of Manufacturers School, Edinburgh and Antwerp under Verlat. His paintings had charm, capturing the animals spirit as they worked on farms. He exhibited at the Royal Academy, also the Royal Scottish Academy, the Royal Hibernian Academy, the Glasgow Institute of Fine Art , the Aberdeen Artists Society between 1896 and 1931 and also at the Liverpool Galleries. Smith shared a studio with friend and fellow artist James Christie Prowett (1865-1946) at Beaton’s Mill in Bannockburn near Stirling. He died on 26 November 1934 and is buried with his sister in the Grange Cemetery in southern Edinburgh, close to his home. The grave lies against the south wall towards the south-east corner of the main cemetery.

Other examples of his works Horses at a Water Trough, Homeward Bound, Harvesting, Donkey Rides

Children on the Beach. Smith’s biography, The Life and Work of George Smith RSA (1870-1934) was written by Derek Ogsten in 1999.

George Smith's paintings have been offered at auction many times, with sold prices ranging up 13,097 USD, the record price for this artist at auction is 13,097 USD for 'Where might is Right', sold at Christie's London in 2007.

For further information about the artist look up Smith - George Smith RSA (1870 - 1934)".

"Cruive Dykes, James Christie Prowett (1865-1946) - The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum".

Edinburgh and Leith Post Office Directory 1911-12

Ogston, Derek (14 December 1999). "The Life and Work of George Smith RSA (1870-1934): Painter of Animals and Rural Life". Retrieved 14 December 2017 – via Google Books.

Frame maker John Gibson of Glasgow.

Provenance labels verso.

Such a delightful scene to the eye.

Highly sought after due to the collectible animal nature subject matter such elaborate detail.

With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home wall display.

Incredible conversation piece for your guests.

We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.

We provide our clients with friendly professional customer service.

Condition report.

Offered in fine used condition.

Front painting surface in great overall order. Having some craquelure foxing stains n places. The gilt frame has general wear, scuffs, minor chips commensurate with usage & old age.

International buyers worldwide shipping is available please ask for a quote.

Checkout our exciting other available Fine Art, antiques & collectibles in our shop gallery, happy shopping.

Dimensions in centimetres of the frame approximate

High (28.5 cm)

Wide (37 cm)

Depth thickness of frame (4 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd has dated this Scottish Impressionist Oil Painting to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 08002254
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
Textured impasto worked directly onto wooden panel: Scottish post-impressionist technique.
Signed lower right in dark pigment.
Warm timber showing through thin upper glazes: traditional wooden support.
Aged gilding and fine gesso crazing on the frame: period presentation.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28.5cm (11.22")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1000322
Dealers Internal Reference
475
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1 Fine Art Impressionist Scottish Edwardian Animal Oil Painting Friesian Cow by George Smith RSA.

Subject beautiful impressionist portrait of a black and white Friesian cow grazing in a farm field.

A great example of the animal breed.

fig 1. An impressionist oil painting depicting a black and white Friesian cow grazing in a field, set within a heavily moulded gilt frame.
fig 1. Impressionist Scottish Oil Painting Friesian Cow by George Smith Rsa

You will love the different shades of colours hues in this exceptional work of art.

Oil on panel with a front protective glass cover

Size of the frame being 37 cm wide and 28.5 cm high.

Signed by the known Scottish artist George Smith.

fig 2. An impressionist oil painting depicting a black and white Friesian cow grazing in a field, set within a heavily moulded gilt frame.
fig 2. Impressionist Scottish Oil Painting Friesian Cow by George Smith Rsa

Set in a traditional original decorative gilt frame.

Circa early 20th century 1900's Edwardian era.

George Smith RSA (1870 - 1934). Born Mid Calder, Midlothian, died Edinburgh.

“
He specialised in painting landscapes and animal subjects, especially scenes involving working horses.
Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

Educated at George Watsons College, studied art at Board of Manufacturers School, Edinburgh and Antwerp under Verlat. His paintings had charm, capturing the animals spirit as they worked on farms. He exhibited at the Royal Academy, also the Royal Scottish Academy, the Royal Hibernian Academy, the Glasgow Institute of Fine Art , the Aberdeen Artists Society between 1896 and 1931 and also at the Liverpool Galleries. Smith shared a studio with friend and fellow artist James Christie Prowett (1865-1946) at Beaton’s Mill in Bannockburn near Stirling. He died on 26 November 1934 and is buried with his sister in the Grange Cemetery in southern Edinburgh, close to his home. The grave lies against the south wall towards the south-east corner of the main cemetery.

fig 3. An impressionist oil painting depicting a black and white Friesian cow grazing in a field, set within a heavily moulded gilt frame.
fig 3. Impressionist Scottish Oil Painting Friesian Cow by George Smith Rsa

Other examples of his works Horses at a Water Trough, Homeward Bound, Harvesting, Donkey Rides

Children on the Beach. Smith’s biography, The Life and Work of George Smith RSA (1870-1934) was written by Derek Ogsten in 1999.

fig 4. An impressionist oil painting depicting a black and white Friesian cow grazing in a field, set within a heavily moulded gilt frame.
fig 4. Impressionist Scottish Oil Painting Friesian Cow by George Smith Rsa

George Smith's paintings have been offered at auction many times, with sold prices ranging up 13,097 USD, the record price for this artist at auction is 13,097 USD for 'Where might is Right', sold at Christie's London in 2007.

fig 5. An impressionist oil painting depicting a black and white Friesian cow grazing in a field, set within a heavily moulded gilt frame.
fig 5. Impressionist Scottish Oil Painting Friesian Cow by George Smith Rsa

For further information about the artist look up Smith - George Smith RSA (1870 - 1934)".

"Cruive Dykes, James Christie Prowett (1865-1946) - The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum".

Edinburgh and Leith Post Office Directory 1911-12

fig 6. An impressionist oil painting depicting a black and white Friesian cow grazing in a field, set within a heavily moulded gilt frame.
fig 6. Impressionist Scottish Oil Painting Friesian Cow by George Smith Rsa

Ogston, Derek (14 December 1999). "The Life and Work of George Smith RSA (1870-1934): Painter of Animals and Rural Life". Retrieved 14 December 2017 – via Google Books.

Frame maker John Gibson of Glasgow.

fig 7. An impressionist oil painting depicting a black and white Friesian cow grazing in a field, set within a heavily moulded gilt frame.
fig 7. Impressionist Scottish Oil Painting Friesian Cow by George Smith Rsa

Provenance labels verso.

Such a delightful scene to the eye.

Highly sought after due to the collectible animal nature subject matter such elaborate detail.

With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home wall display.

fig 8. An impressionist oil painting depicting a black and white Friesian cow grazing in a field, set within a heavily moulded gilt frame.
fig 8. Impressionist Scottish Oil Painting Friesian Cow by George Smith Rsa

Incredible conversation piece for your guests.

We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.

We provide our clients with friendly professional customer service.

Condition report.

fig 9. An impressionist oil painting depicting a black and white Friesian cow grazing in a field, set within a heavily moulded gilt frame.
fig 9. Impressionist Scottish Oil Painting Friesian Cow by George Smith Rsa

Offered in fine used condition.

Front painting surface in great overall order. Having some craquelure foxing stains n places. The gilt frame has general wear, scuffs, minor chips commensurate with usage & old age.

fig 10. An impressionist oil painting depicting a black and white Friesian cow grazing in a field, set within a heavily moulded gilt frame.
fig 10. Impressionist Scottish Oil Painting Friesian Cow by George Smith Rsa

International buyers worldwide shipping is available please ask for a quote.

Checkout our exciting other available Fine Art, antiques & collectibles in our shop gallery, happy shopping.

Dimensions in centimetres of the frame approximate

High (28.5 cm)

Wide (37 cm)

Depth thickness of frame (4 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd has dated this Scottish Impressionist Oil Painting to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08002254
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
Textured impasto worked directly onto wooden panel: Scottish post-impressionist technique.
Signed lower right in dark pigment.
Warm timber showing through thin upper glazes: traditional wooden support.
Aged gilding and fine gesso crazing on the frame: period presentation.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
28.5cm (11.22")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1000322
Dealers Internal Ref
475
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An impressionist oil painting depicting a black and white Friesian cow grazing in a field, set within a heavily moulded gilt frame.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleScottish Impressionism
  • MaterialOil Paint, Canvas, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourBlack, Green, Gold
  • MotifsImpasto brushwork, Friesian cattle motif, Moulded gilt frame, Pastoral landscape
  • SizeH 28.5 cm (11 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This Edwardian oil painting is a fine example of Scottish Impressionism, created by the artist George Smith RSA. The artwork depicts a black and white Friesian cow grazing in a pastoral field against a background of greens, browns, and muted earthy tones. Executed in oil paint on panel with impasto brushwork, the piece is signed by the artist and set within a heavily moulded decorative gilt frame featuring reeded panels, beaded inner borders, and a reflective metallic finish with general wear. Provenance labels are attached to the reverse alongside a protective glass cover and a hanging thread. Measuring 37 cm wide, 28.5 cm high, and 4 cm deep, the artwork suits placement above the mantel in a rustic farmhouse or traditional sitting room interior today. The scene delivers authentic agricultural character to a wall display, offering viewers a glimpse into early twentieth-century rural life through the lens of a listed Scottish painter.

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Scottish Impressionism developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, combining broad, energetic brushwork with rich impasto to capture natural light, movement, and agricultural subjects such as livestock and rural scenery.

Artists typically applied oil pigments mixed with drying oils onto stretched linen canvas or wooden panels, which were subsequently housed within carved gilt wood or plaster mouldings.

Authentication involves analyzing signature characteristics, period-appropriate canvas or board construction, natural craquelure formation in the paint layer, and stylistic consistency with documented museum records.

An oil painting with traditional gilt framing can be mounted on a neutral painted wall, positioned above a mantelpiece, or integrated into a gallery wall to create textual contrast against contemporary furnishings.

Display the artwork away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and radiators. Remove surface dust lightly using a soft, dry brush rather than liquid cleaning solutions or cloths.
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