19th-Century English School, Portrait Of A Bay Mare In A Stable

19th-Century English School, Portrait Of A Bay Mare In A StableThis charming mid 19th century English oil painting depicts a bay mare within a stable. Victorians adored their horses, particularly the aristocracy who filled their walls with images of their beloved equines. They were significant members of the family, trusted, loyal, and characterful. As such, numerous artists, both established and provincial, were commissioned to produce portraits of this nature. Interestingly, many stabled horse portraits from

was a notable draughtsman and produced numerous engravings after eminent Renaissance luminaries

The painting is signed/dated in the lower right and housed within a gilded frame that could be its original

Slumped against a wall with pipe in hand

particularly his port scenes

A charming late 19th-century landscape painting depicting a view from Stanwell Moor in Surrey across to Windsor Castle

the cattle drover on the hill

Nightmares

One from ‘Robinot Frères’

It’s interesting to note that she’s wearing rings on either side of her fourth finger as this highlights the fact she’s unmarried

1770Labels & Inscriptions: Lettered in lower margin with title and production details: "Gab

This exquisite piece is a window into a time gone by when Amsterdam was alive with new cultural experiences

He’s predominantly known for his genre scenes but was also a highly accomplished portrait painter