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John Henry Dell Oil Painting ‘ the Pet Rabbit ‘
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John Henry Dell Oil Painting ‘ the Pet Rabbit ‘

19th century
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John Henry Dell 1830-1891.London landscape and rustic genre painter.Exhibited at RA 1853-75,the BI 1851-67,at the SS.Titles at the RA 1853-75,the BI 1851-67,at the SS.Titles at RA : ‘ A Rustic Nursery’ ,’ A Farmyard Corner’ and ‘ Cottage Cares’.His pictures are usually small and painted with meticulous detail. ‘ The Pet Rabbit ‘ signed oil on board,image size 18x15 cms,framed size 33.5x30.5 cms; provenance: with Haynes Fine Art, Broadway,Private collection Cumbria.One of a pair in stock by this artist.

Physical Dimensions
Height
33.5cm (13.19")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Victorian Oil Genre Painting to the 19th Century.

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John Henry Dell 1830-1891.London landscape and rustic genre painter.Exhibited at RA 1853-75,the BI 1851-67,at the SS.Titles at the RA 1853-75,the BI 1851-67,at the SS.Titles at RA : ‘ A Rustic Nursery’ ,’ A Farmyard Corner’ and ‘ Cottage Cares’.His pictures are usually small and painted with meticulous detail. ‘ The Pet Rabbit ‘ signed oil on board,image size 18x15 cms,framed size 33.5x30.5 cms; provenance: with Haynes Fine Art, Broadway,Private collection Cumbria.One of a pair in stock by this artist.
Height
33.5cm (13.19")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Victorian Oil Genre Painting to the 19th Century.

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Graham Reed Fine Art
Graham Reed Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2017

Previously I worked in london as a chartered surveyor and have been dealing in paintings for nearly thirty years.

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A Victorian oil painting depicting three children in a barn holding a white rabbit, set inside an ornate carved gilt frame.
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Archive I A Victorian oil painting depicting three children in a barn holding a white rabbit, set inside an ornate carved gilt frame.

John Henry Dell Oil Painting ‘ the Pet Rabbit ‘

Archive II A Victorian oil painting depicting three children in a barn holding a white rabbit, set inside an ornate carved gilt frame. View II
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A Victorian oil painting depicting three children in a barn holding a white rabbit, set inside an ornate carved gilt frame.
JOHN HENRY DELL OIL PAINTING ‘ THE PET RABBIT ‘
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A Victorian oil painting depicting three children in a barn holding a white rabbit, set inside an ornate carved gilt frame.
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Genre
  • MaterialOil Paint, Canvas, Wood, Gesso, Gold Leaf
  • ColourWarm Brown, Gold
  • MotifsCarved acanthus leaf frame, narrative figure group, rustic barn setting, naturalistic palette
  • SizeH 33.5 cm (13 in) x W 30.5 cm (12 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

This nineteenth-century oil painting by John Henry Dell depicts a rustic barn setting with a narrative figure group of three children holding a white rabbit, rendered in a naturalistic palette of warm brown and gold tones. The canvas and wood artwork is mounted within an ornate carved gilt gesso frame finished with deep acanthus leaf motifs, corner cartouches, and raised moulded borders, showing a circular auction or inventory tag affixed to the right edge. Measuring 33.5 cm high, 30.5 cm wide, and 4.5 cm deep, the framed piece is designed for display above a sideboard in an English country house interior.

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Victorian genre painting focuses on scenes of everyday life, frequently depicting domestic settings, children, rural activities, and narrative themes. Popularised in 19th-century Britain, these works emphasize sentimental or storytelling elements through detailed realistic technique.

Artisans typically applied oil-based pigments mixed with linseed oil onto stretched linen canvas or wooden panels. The completed artwork was housed in hand-carved wooden frames coated with gesso and finished with applied gold leaf.

Authentic 19th-century oil paintings exhibit natural surface craquelure, age-appropriate varnish oxidisation, and darkening on the reverse of the canvas or wood panel. Period gesso frames show genuine wear on raised decorative edges, while artist signatures align with historical records.

Positioning a Victorian oil painting against a dark or muted wall colour creates an effective contrast with the warm gilt frame. It functions well when incorporated into an eclectic gallery wall or displayed individually above a sideboard or fireplace mantel.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, damp conditions, and direct heat sources to prevent paint flaking or varnish discoloration. Dust the surface lightly with a dry camel-hair brush, avoiding wet cloths or chemical cleansers on the paint and gilded surfaces.
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