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English Victorian 19th century portrait of a brown and white Spaniel dog

circa 1860

About the Item

George Earl was a painter, primarily of sporting dogs and other animals. He was also the father of Maud Earl and Percy Earl, and the brother of Thomas Earl, all three of whom were also animal artists. Earl was a keen sportsman which was reflected in his work and reputation as a dog painter. Earl exhibited nineteen paintings at the Royal Academy between 1857 and 1882, although only two were of dogs (a Maltese and an Old English Mastiff). His most important work was undoubtedly 'The Field Trial Meeting' which depicted a mythical field trial in Bala, North Wales, in which almost all the important field trial personalities of the day are depicted with their dogs. He is also remembered for an important series of portrait head studies of dogs, Champions of England. Painted in the 1870s, this was illustrated in a now rare volume of the same name. This oil on canvas is framed in its original gold frame. The painting is signed on the dog's collar Literature: 'Dog Painting. The European Breeds' by William Secord, published by the Antiques Collectors' Club This size and composition would work in many different rooms in a home, such as a dining area, bedroom, entrance hallway, or study This type and quality of painting would have been painted for wealthy British patrons for either their country houses or their grand townhouses in London in areas such as Mayfair, Belgravia ,Chelsea, and Kensington
  • Attributed to:
    George Earl (1824-1908, British)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1860
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Width: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The painting is in original condition having no or very little restoration. The frame is also the original and retains its original gold leaf finish.
  • Gallery Location:
    Woodbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU507313331862

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