When you search for brown framed canvas painting, you are looking at centuries of oil portraits, landscapes and narrative scenes housed in wooden and gilt surrounds.
Among the historic portraits, several listings capture distinct personalities, including champion racing pigeons and prized shorthorn bulls.
![17th Century Portrait Circle of Michael Dahl,of Sir William Cowper [1639-1706]](https://www.sellingantiques.co.uk/photosnew/dealer_countryhousefineart/dealer_countryhousefineart_full_1525617097668-7609063232.jpg)
