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ANTIQUE #SA1115508

Dog Portrait Oil Painting Of Two Show Dogs By Valentine Thomas Garland

£9,950    $12,576    €11,942
Valentine Thomas Garland
 
British, (1845-1914)
 
After the Show
 
Oil on canvas, signed
 
Image size: 28.5 inches x 18.5 inches
 
Size including frame: 40.75 inches x 30.75 inches
 
A wonderful animal painting of two show dogs by Valentine Thomas Garland. A small black and tan dog is depicted in the centre of the painting wearing a white ruffle collar with a bell. Behind the seated dog to the right, a small tan Chihuahua is shown resting in the head of a marching band drum. To the left, a puppet can be seen hanging out of a dressing trunk, whilst a scabbard and pipe lie next to some playing cards on the floor. Further research has revealed that the painting may have originally been titled ‘Two of a Company Waiting an Audience’ which was exhibited at the Albert Hall Exhibition in 1883.
 
Valentine Thomas Garland or Thomas Valentine Garland was born in Basingstoke in 1845 the son of the artist William Garland (1817-1882) and his wife Mary. He was named William Thomas at birth but went by the name of Thomas or Tom from an early age. By 1861, the family had moved to Winchester living at 27 Eastgate Street, later living at City Road in nearby Weeke. He was initially taught art by his father whose influence can be seen in his style and subject matter. In 1871 he entered the Royal Academy School where he completed his artistic training.
 
Garland made his debut at the Royal Academy in 1868, continuing to exhibit there until 1903. He also exhibited at the Suffolk Street Galleries and at the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours. He specialised in paintings of animals; however became best known for his appealing portraits of dogs, such as this fine example. He continued residing in Weeke where he set up a studio in North Walls. From 1873, he adopted the name of Valentine to sign his work, perhaps to distinguish himself from his father; initially using T Valentine Garland and later Valentine T Garland. By 1891, he had established himself as an artist, offic...
Antique #SA1115508, shown on this page, originates from 1880. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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