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Oil of a Rough Collie by George Earl 1824-1908
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Oil of a Rough Collie by George Earl 1824-1908

19th century
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A fine oil sketch on card depicting a rough collie by the artist George Earl 1824-1908. The work beautifully catches the dog in a quick sketch using bold brushstrokes and colour. The painting is signed to the lower left ‘G Earl’. George Earl 1824-1908 was a highly regarded sporting artist particularly in painting dogs. He was a part of the well-known Earl family of animal artists, brother to Thomas and father to Maud and Percy. Little is known of his early years but he went on to exhibit 19 works at the Royal Academy as well as many times at other London galleries. This work is a later one for the artist and in great original condition, it also retains the original untouched gilt frame. The whole has a great look and wonderfully captures the character of this breed of the dog. C.1890.

Overall sizes in inches including frame: 18 ¾ by 16 ½

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
47.5cm (18.70")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Victorian Dog Oil Painting to the 1890s.

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SA1100288
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A fine oil sketch on card depicting a rough collie by the artist George Earl 1824-1908. The work beautifully catches the dog in a quick sketch using bold brushstrokes and colour. The painting is signed to the lower left ‘G Earl’. George Earl 1824-1908 was a highly regarded sporting artist particularly in painting dogs.
He was a part of the well-known Earl family of animal artists, brother to Thomas and father to Maud and Percy.
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Little is known of his early years but he went on to exhibit 19 works at the Royal Academy as well as many times at other London galleries. This work is a later one for the artist and in great original condition, it also retains the original untouched gilt frame. The whole has a great look and wonderfully captures the character of this breed of the dog. C.1890.

Overall sizes in inches including frame: 18 ¾ by 16 ½

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
47.5cm (18.70")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Victorian Dog Oil Painting to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1100288
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Victorian canine portraiture gained prominence during the nineteenth century alongside the rise of kennel clubs and dog showing in Britain. Artists rendered specific breeds with anatomical accuracy, capturing coat textures and characteristic poses, often commissioned by patrons or produced for exhibition.

Nineteenth-century paintings were primarily executed in oil paint on stretched linen or cotton canvas, panel, or board. Frames were typically crafted from wooden mouldings coated in composition ornament, plaster, and gold leaf finish.

Authenticity is evaluated through artist signatures, age-appropriate craquelure patterns across the paint layer, timber oxidisation on stretcher bars, and verified provenance documentation.

A traditional canine oil painting can serve as a focal point above a fireplace mantel or sideboard, bridging classical tradition with contemporary wall colours and tailored furnishings.

Dust the artwork gently with a soft, dry natural-bristle brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive cloths. Maintain stable temperature and humidity levels away from direct sunlight, heating sources, and damp environments.
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