Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1880s.
Edwin Hughes was an accomplished genre painter known for his charming portrayals of Victorian life and ‘costume paintings’ with historical references - an optimistic suitor offers a white rose to a demure young lady, a ragged middle-aged gentleman dozes off following a day of toil, and 18th-century aristocrats share a cordial greeting.
Working from London, he exhibited 16 times at the Royal Academy between 1872 and 1892. His father was a picture dealer.
A familiar scene from a bygone age. How many tools can you spot?
Signed/dated and held within a splendid baroque revival gilt frame with extensive ornamentation.
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Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 21” x 17” / 53cm x 43cm
Year of creation: 1888
Provenance: Private collection, Sweden.
Condition: Artwork presents well. Frame with some light wear.
Artist’s auction maximum: £9,500.
Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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Edwin Hughes, the Blacksmith - Antique Oil Painting
