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Portrait of a Young Boy and His Dog C.1775; English School.
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Portrait of a Young Boy and His Dog C.1775; English School.

18th century
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Oil on canvas now in a 19th c. gilt frame.

A pleasing Georgian portrait of a young boy still 'unbreeched'.

Breeching was the occasion when a small boy was first dressed in breeches or trousers. From the mid-16th century until the late 19th or early 20th century, young boys in the Western world were unbreeched and wore gowns or dresses until the age of seven or eight. Breeching was an important rite of passage in the life of a boy, looked forward to with much excitement. It often marked the point at which the father became more involved with the raising of a boy.

The signs that the sitter is a boy and not a girl are the short hair and the dog being active rather than docile by the side of the sitter.

The rose buds are a symbol for youth and its fleeting nature and the dog, although probably a pet, also represents fidelity and trustworthiness.

The artist is at yet not known, but he seems to have been influenced by the work of Thomas Beach (1738-1806) who was the favourite pupil of Sir Joshua Reynolds. Beach was based in Bath but travelled round Dorset and Somerset painting portraits.

SIZE: 28.5 x 24.5 inches inc. frame.

PROVENANCE:

Private Collection, Sussex.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art has dated this 18th Century Child Portrait to the 1750s.

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SA81112
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8525
Description
Oil on canvas now in a 19th c. gilt frame.

A pleasing Georgian portrait of a young boy still 'unbreeched'.

Breeching was the occasion when a small boy was first dressed in breeches or trousers.

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From the mid-16th century until the late 19th or early 20th century, young boys in the Western world were unbreeched and wore gowns or dresses until the age of seven or eight.
Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art

Breeching was an important rite of passage in the life of a boy, looked forward to with much excitement. It often marked the point at which the father became more involved with the raising of a boy.

fig 1. An 18th-century oil painting depicting a young child in a white dress with a blue sash, standing beside a small dog in front of a dark tree background.
fig 1. Portrait of a Young Boy and His Dog C.1775; English School.

The signs that the sitter is a boy and not a girl are the short hair and the dog being active rather than docile by the side of the sitter.

The rose buds are a symbol for youth and its fleeting nature and the dog, although probably a pet, also represents fidelity and trustworthiness.

fig 2. An 18th-century oil painting depicting a young child in a white dress with a blue sash, standing beside a small dog in front of a dark tree background.
fig 2. Portrait of a Young Boy and His Dog C.1775; English School.

The artist is at yet not known, but he seems to have been influenced by the work of Thomas Beach (1738-1806) who was the favourite pupil of Sir Joshua Reynolds. Beach was based in Bath but travelled round Dorset and Somerset painting portraits.

SIZE: 28.5 x 24.5 inches inc. frame.

PROVENANCE:

Private Collection, Sussex.

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art has dated this 18th Century Child Portrait to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA81112
Dealers Internal Ref
8525
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An 18th-century oil painting depicting a young child in a white dress with a blue sash, standing beside a small dog in front of a dark tree background.
Portrait of a Young Boy and his Dog c.1775; English School.
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An 18th-century oil painting depicting a young child in a white dress with a blue sash, standing beside a small dog in front of a dark tree background.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOil on Canvas
  • ColourDark Brown and White
  • MotifsOil on canvas, Child portraiture, Chiaroscuro lighting, Accompanying pet
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This Georgian period oil on canvas painting by an unknown member of the English School dates to c.1775 and depicts a young boy with short hair wearing a white gown with a blue sash and holding rose buds, accompanied by a dark brown and white dog. The artwork is housed within a 19th-century gilt frame set against a dark tree background utilizing chiaroscuro lighting. Visible details include the child's short hairstyle, the blue fabric of the sash, and the active pose of the pet with red tongue showing. The physical dimensions measure 72 cm high, 62 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. Suitable for placement above the mantel in an English country house interior, the piece brings historical character to a residential setting. The artwork functions effectively in a living room, study, or hallway, integrating seamlessly into traditional decorative schemes. Hanging this child portrait in a reception space creates a focal point that draws attention to the subject matter and period craftsmanship.

FAQs

18th-century English School portraiture typically features naturalistic lighting, soft brushwork, and classical proportions, often placing sitters against muted landscape backgrounds.

Paintings from this period were created using hand-ground mineral and organic pigments bound in linseed oil, applied onto hand-stretched flax canvas or timber panels.

Authentic period works display natural age-related craquelure patterns across the paint layer, hand-cut wooden stretcher frames, and oxidisation on the rear of the canvas.

Traditional portraiture can be mounted above a side cabinet or fireplace mantel to create a focal point, serving as a historic counterpoint to modern furnishings.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, dusted only with a soft, dry brush, and reserve chemical cleaning for professional restorers.
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