Country House Fine Art has dated this 19th Century Oil Painting to the 19th Century.
holding a book behind his back, Probably the bible. By the well known artist Frank Hyde . The painting is signed and housed in a gilt moulded frame,probably the original.
The frame however is still solid and painting held well within

The size of the image is 53cm high 35cm wide whilst overall size is 62cm x 79cm
In very good condition with no overpainting or restoration to the canvas.
There is also a companion piece for sale showing the monk fishing. Discount available for both items bought together. Photos show painting lit and in a natural light.

FRANK HYDE (1849 - 1937)
Frank Hyde (1849–1937) was a British portrait and figure painter. He was a war artist and portrait painter, best known for his works of Capri. He also created comic characters for greeting cards for Raphael Tuck. He is also known for many paintings of monks

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Country House Fine Art has dated this 19th Century Oil Painting to the 19th Century.
Specialists in fine art including portraits from the 17th century onwards, seascapes and landscapes
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