Dog Oil Panting, The Warm Hearth
Dog Oil Panting, The Warm Hearth
George Armfield Oil on Canvas - The Warm Hearth.
A charming 19th century oil on canvas by the London sporting artist George Armfield (1808-1893), depicting four dogs gathered around the warmth of a country cottage hearth.
The wonderfully atmospheric scene shows four gun dogs resting on the stone-flagged floor in front of a large open fireplace. Two of the dogs sit attentively on either side of the hearth, whilst a third lies stretched out enjoying the warmth, and the fourth rests comfortably beside the fire. The glowing embers, rustic stonework and subdued interior lighting create a lovely sense of warmth and tranquillity.
The painting is full of interesting rustic and sporting details, with a game bag and powder horn flask hanging beside the fireplace, suggesting the dogs have returned from a day's shooting. Items of clothing hang above the hearth to dry in the warmth of the fire, whilst a traditional stoneware flagon bottle jug can be seen on the table to the right. These carefully observed details add considerable charm and character to the scene, capturing the atmosphere of a Victorian country cottage.
A wonderfully detailed and characteristic example of Armfield's work, capturing the individual expressions and personalities of the dogs with great charm. The rich, earthy colours and beautifully observed domestic setting make this a particularly appealing Victorian canine and sporting painting.
The painting is signed 'G. Armfield' to the lower right-hand corner and is also signed on the reverse of the canvas. It is presented in a decorative gilt frame with ornate scrolling foliate decoration.
A very decorative Victorian sporting and dog painting, particularly appealing to collectors of canine art, traditional country house pictures and sporting paintings.
Frame size: 39 cm high x 49 cm wide.
Dimensions:
1850-1899
Circa 1885
Oil on canvas
United Kingdom
George Armfield
Great condition, ready to hang.
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, depicting four dogs gathered around the warmth of a country cottage hearth.The wonderfully atmospheric scene shows four gun dogs resting on the stone-flagged floor in front of a large open fireplace. Two of the dogs sit attentively on either side of the hearth, whilst a third lies stretched out enjoying the warmth, and the fourth rests comfortably beside the fire. The glowing embers, rustic stonework and subdued interior lighting create a lovely sense of warmth and tranquillity.The painting is full of interesting rustic and sporting details, with a game bag and powder horn flask hanging beside the fireplace, suggesting the dogs have returned from a day's shooting. Items of clothing hang above the hearth to dry in the warmth of the fire, whilst a traditional stoneware flagon bottle jug can be seen on the table to the right. These carefully observed details add considerable charm and character to the scene, capturing the atmosphere of a Victorian country cottage.A wonderfully detailed and characteristic example of Armfield's work, capturing the individual expressions and personalities of the dogs with great charm. The rich, earthy colours and beautifully observed domestic setting make this a particularly appealing Victorian canine and sporting painting.The painting is signed 'G. Armfield' to the lower right-hand corner and is also signed on the reverse of the canvas. It is presented in a decorative gilt frame with ornate scrolling foliate decoration.A very decorative Victorian sporting and dog painting, particularly appealing to collectors of canine art, traditional country house pictures and sporting paintings.Frame size: 39 cm high x 49 cm wide.){kind=link}