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Oxfordshire , England
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Oil Painting of a Horse Standing Proud in Woodland
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Description
Fine Art – Charles Henry Schwanfelder (1774-1837). Signed C H Schwanfelder Pinx and dated 1825.
Exceptional portrait of a horse standing proud in woodland, in front of a tree-lined vista incorporating cows residing by a stream.
Charles born in England, the son of a German decorative painter started his career helping his father painting clock faces and snuff boxes and became renowned in his own right for his animal paintings, later being appointed by George III and George IV.
Exhibiting at the Royal Academy between 1809 and 1814. His works can be found at – Temple Newsam House, Lotherton Hall, York Museum Trust, National Trust, Florence Court, Leeds City Museum and Galleries, The Ferens Art Gallery and Newstead Abbey.
Literature
Charles Henry Schwanfelder (1774-1837) – Exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1809 and 1814. His works can be found at – Temple Newsam House, Lotherton Hall, York Museum Trust, National Trust, Florence Court, Leeds City Museum and Galleries, The Ferens Art Gallery, and Newstead Abbey. -
More Information
Origin: England Period: 18th Century Condition: Good. Very good condition, possibly the original gilt frame. Creation Date: 1774 Styles / Movements: Traditional Incollect Reference #: 646795 -
Dimensions
W. 29.53 in; H. 27.17 in; D. 2.56 in; W. 75.01 cm; H. 69.01 cm; D. 6.5 cm;
Message from Seller:
Alexander George Antiques’ enthusiasm and unerring passion for the finest English furniture is evident from the moment you enter our gallery in rural Oxfordshire. Here you will find examples from the most prestigious of the 17th and 18th century cabinet-makers, craftsmen of the Golden Age including Thomas Chippendale, Coxed & Woster & Gerrit Jensen.
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