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Fabulous Oil Painting of Fighting Dogs by James Ward Ra 1769 - 1859
Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd
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Fabulous Oil Painting of Fighting Dogs by James Ward Ra 1769 - 1859

19th century
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Fabulous Oil Painting of Fighting Dogs by James Ward 1769 - 1859

Superb painting Oil on Canvas in a Gilt Frame.

Signed JW Lower Centre.

Measurements are:

47cm x 43cm including the frame

or sight size is 35.5.cm x 30cm.

James Ward 1769 - 1859

Born in London, and younger brother of William Ward the engraver, James Ward was influenced by many people, but his career is conventionally divided into two periods: until 1803, his single greatest influence was his brother in law George Morland; from that time, it was Rubens. From 1810 or so, Ward started to paint horses within landscapes; slightly later, he turned to very large-scale landscapes, of which Gordale Scar (Tate, London), completed in 1814 or 1815 and depicting Gordale Scar (Yorkshire) as an example of the sublime, is considered his masterpiece and a masterpiece of English Romantic painting.

Gordale Scar

Ward devoted much of the period 1815-21 to the painting of a gigantic work titled Allegory of Waterloo (now lost); this neither was much praised nor brought in the revenue Ward had hoped for. The experience may have embittered him, and the deaths of his first wife and a daughter were among other tragedies. Like many artists of the time, Ward sought commissions from wealthy gentry of their favorite horses, their favorite hunting dogs or their children.

One such family that Ward painted and drew repeatedly, and whom he counted among his friends, were the Levett family of Wynchnor Park, Staffordshire. One of Ward's best-known portraits was his Theophilus Levett hunting at Wychnor, Staffordshire of 1817. Another was Ward's 1811 painting entitled The Reverend Thomas Levett and his favourite dogs, cock-shooting.

Wonderful condition ready for the home.

Delivery to any UK address is included in the asking price. Please do enquire if you require a shipping quote as we can delivery worldwide.

Thanks for looking Chris.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Dog Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1061527
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JW0001
Description
Fabulous Oil Painting of Fighting Dogs by James Ward 1769 - 1859

Superb painting Oil on Canvas in a Gilt Frame.

Signed JW Lower Centre.

Measurements are:

47cm x 43cm including the frame

or sight size is 35.5.cm x 30cm.

fig 1. An 19th-century oil painting depicting two sporting dogs in an outdoor landscape, enclosed within a heavy carved gilded frame.
fig 1. Fabulous Oil Painting of Fighting Dogs by James Ward Ra 1769 - 1859

James Ward 1769 - 1859

Born in London, and younger brother of William Ward the engraver, James Ward was influenced by many people, but his career is conventionally divided into two periods: until 1803, his single greatest influence was his brother in law George Morland; from that time, it was Rubens. From 1810 or so, Ward started to paint horses within landscapes; slightly later, he turned to very large-scale landscapes, of which Gordale Scar (Tate, London), completed in 1814 or 1815 and depicting Gordale Scar (Yorkshire) as an example of the sublime, is considered his masterpiece and a masterpiece of English Romantic painting.

fig 2. An 19th-century oil painting depicting two sporting dogs in an outdoor landscape, enclosed within a heavy carved gilded frame.
fig 2. Fabulous Oil Painting of Fighting Dogs by James Ward Ra 1769 - 1859

Gordale Scar

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Ward devoted much of the period 1815-21 to the painting of a gigantic work titled Allegory of Waterloo (now lost); this neither was much praised nor brought in the revenue Ward had hoped for.
Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd

The experience may have embittered him, and the deaths of his first wife and a daughter were among other tragedies. Like many artists of the time, Ward sought commissions from wealthy gentry of their favorite horses, their favorite hunting dogs or their children.

fig 3. An 19th-century oil painting depicting two sporting dogs in an outdoor landscape, enclosed within a heavy carved gilded frame.
fig 3. Fabulous Oil Painting of Fighting Dogs by James Ward Ra 1769 - 1859

One such family that Ward painted and drew repeatedly, and whom he counted among his friends, were the Levett family of Wynchnor Park, Staffordshire. One of Ward's best-known portraits was his Theophilus Levett hunting at Wychnor, Staffordshire of 1817. Another was Ward's 1811 painting entitled The Reverend Thomas Levett and his favourite dogs, cock-shooting.

fig 4. An 19th-century oil painting depicting two sporting dogs in an outdoor landscape, enclosed within a heavy carved gilded frame.
fig 4. Fabulous Oil Painting of Fighting Dogs by James Ward Ra 1769 - 1859

Wonderful condition ready for the home.

Delivery to any UK address is included in the asking price. Please do enquire if you require a shipping quote as we can delivery worldwide.

Thanks for looking Chris.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Dog Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1061527
Dealers Internal Ref
JW0001
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British sporting art emerged prominently during the 18th and 19th centuries, capturing rural activities, hunting scenes, horses, and working dogs. Works from this period are characterized by naturalistic landscape settings, precise animal anatomy, and dramatic compositions reflecting country life.

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