Strickland & Russell has dated this piece to the 1870s.
Works by Dobson have been regularly exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy and also at at the Royal Academy, London.

Primarily a genre painter, Dobson is known for his depiction of subjects from Scottish daily life, often with an emphasis on sentimental incidents. He also painted some fine watercolours and sensitive portraits. In 1911 he travelled to the United States and Canada. His two sons, Cowan Dobson and Henry Raeburn Dobson, also became artists.

Type of artwork: Original Oil Painting
Surface: Canvas
Artist and signature: Signed H J Dobson
Henry John Dobson, R.S.W. (1858-1928)
Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1879
Depiction or Location: A Portrait of an Elderly Gentleman

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Framed & glazed, as shown (Free with the painting)
Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in good condition in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.
Approximate Size of artwork including frame: 32 x 38 cm (actual canvas size 20.5 x 25.5 cm)
Strickland & Russell has dated this piece to the 1870s.
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