19th-century English School, Portrait of a Bay Mare in a Stable - Antique Oil Painting

Name: 19th-century English School, Portrait of a Bay Mare in a Stable - Antique Oil Painting
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1029702
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Description

This charming mid-19th-century English oil painting depicts a bay mare within a stable.

Victorians adored their horses, particularly the aristocracy who filled their walls with images of their beloved equines. They were significant members of the family, trusted, loyal, and characterful. As such, numerous artists, both established and provincial, were commissioned to produce portraits of this nature.

Interestingly, many stabled horse portraits from this period follow a similar pattern, which may be derived from the eminent artist John Frederick Herring Senior (1795-1865). Herring was one of the finest equestrian painters of his generation and taught a host of pupils. It’s plausible that the artist of this particular piece was trained by his hand, or if not, certainly inspired by him.

Note the eye, it’s looking towards us with a sense of mischief.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 28½” x 23½” / 72cm x 59cm

Year of creation: c. 1860

Labels & Inscriptions: Framer’s label on reverse. King’s Road, London.

Provenance: Private collection, England.

Condition: Artwork presents well. Craquelure but the paint is stable. Areas of restoration. Frame with some light wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

59cm (23.23")

Width

72cm (28.35")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1029702

Description

This charming mid-19th-century English oil painting depicts a bay mare within a stable.

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Victorians adored their horses, particularly the aristocracy who filled their walls with images of their beloved equines.

Brave Fine Art

They were significant members of the family, trusted, loyal, and characterful. As such, numerous artists, both established and provincial, were commissioned to produce portraits of this nature.

fig 1. 19th-Century English School, Portrait Of A Bay Mare In A Stable - Antique Oil Painting — fig 1. 19th-century English School, Portrait of a Bay Mare in a Stable - Antique Oil Painting

Interestingly, many stabled horse portraits from this period follow a similar pattern, which may be derived from the eminent artist John Frederick Herring Senior (1795-1865). Herring was one of the finest equestrian painters of his generation and taught a host of pupils. It’s plausible that the artist of this particular piece was trained by his hand, or if not, certainly inspired by him.