Arthur Ellis, Children in a Cornfield - Antique Oil Painting

Name: Arthur Ellis, Children in a Cornfield - Antique Oil Painting
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1044236
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This beautiful early 20th-century oil painting by British artist Arthur Ellis (1856-1918) depicts children in a cornfield before a distant view of the sea.

Ellis was first and foremost a fine draughtsman, studying both at the Royal Academy in London and also in Paris. His skill with a pencil underpinned his success and he was able to master a challenging composition. One of his most famous drawings, ‘A Painter Etcher’, is in the collection of the British Museum.

Here, in this lighthearted and joyous piece from around 1900, he’s captured the light beautifully as it falls across a cornfield. Note the girl’s face, partially shaded by the peak of her hat. And the mesmerising blue horizon, bright enough to squint. The scattering of poppies is another success. The perspective handled with great skill.

Signed lower right and held within a gilt frame, which is probably original.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 38” x 33” / 97cm x 84cm

Year of creation: c. 1900

Provenance: Private collection, England.

Condition: Artwork presents well. Canvas relined. Frame with some light wear.

Artist’s auction maximum: £14,300

Arthur Ellis (1890-1948) was an accomplished British painter of landscapes, figures, portraits and scenes. He trained at the Royal Academy Schools and his works are held in numerous public collections including the British Museum and National Portrait Gallery.

Learn more about Arthur Ellis in our directory.

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

97cm (38.19")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1044236

Description

This beautiful early 20th-century oil painting by British artist Arthur Ellis (1856-1918) depicts children in a cornfield before a distant view of the sea.

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Ellis was first and foremost a fine draughtsman, studying both at the Royal Academy in London and also in Paris.

Brave Fine Art

His skill with a pencil underpinned his success and he was able to master a challenging composition. One of his most famous drawings, ‘A Painter Etcher’, is in the collection of the British Museum.

fig 1. Arthur Ellis, Children In A Cornfield - Antique Oil Painting — fig 1. Arthur Ellis, Children in a Cornfield - Antique Oil Painting

Here, in this lighthearted and joyous piece from around 1900, he’s captured the light beautifully as it falls across a cornfield. Note the girl’s face, partially shaded by the peak of her hat. And the mesmerising blue horizon, bright enough to squint. The scattering of poppies is another success. The perspective handled with great skill.

fig 2. Arthur Ellis, Children In A Cornfield - Antique Oil Painting — fig 2. Arthur Ellis, Children in a Cornfield - Antique Oil Painting

Signed lower right and held within a gilt frame, which is probably original.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 38” x 33” / 97cm x 84cm

Year of creation: c. 1900

Provenance: Private collection, England.

Condition: Artwork presents well. Canvas relined. Frame with some light wear.

fig 3. Arthur Ellis, Children In A Cornfield - Antique Oil Painting — fig 3. Arthur Ellis, Children in a Cornfield - Antique Oil Painting

Artist’s auction maximum: £14,300

Arthur Ellis (1890-1948) was an accomplished British painter of landscapes, figures, portraits and scenes. He trained at the Royal Academy Schools and his works are held in numerous public collections including the British Museum and National Portrait Gallery.

Learn more about Arthur Ellis in our directory.