George Armfield, Spaniels Duck Hunting
George Armfield, Spaniels Duck Hunting
George Armfield Oil on Canvas - Flushing Spaniels.
A charming 19th century oil on canvas by the London sporting artist George Armfield (1808-1893), depicting three lively Spaniels duck hunting. The three dogs are captured in an animated hunting scene, working amongst the undergrowth beside a woodland stream, with a duck taking flight above. A wonderfully detailed and characteristic example of Armfield's work, full of movement and sporting interest.
The painting is signed 'G. Armfield' to the lower right-hand corner and is presented in its original period gilt frame.
A very decorative Victorian sporting painting, particularly appealing to collectors of canine and hunting art.
Frame size: 55 cm high x 85 cm wide.
George (Smith) Armfield (British, 1808-1893) was a London-born artist best known for his paintings of dogs, particularly terriers and Spaniels, often depicted chasing birds, cats or mice. He also painted landscapes, dead game and other wildlife subjects. Armfield exhibited 32 works at the Royal Academy and was a regular exhibitor at the British Institution. His paintings are represented in more than 15 public collections.
Dimensions:
1850-1899
Circa 1880
Oil on canvas
United Kingdom
George Armfield
Oil in good condition, frame with the odd scuff.
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, depicting three lively Spaniels duck hunting. The three dogs are captured in an animated hunting scene, working amongst the undergrowth beside a woodland stream, with a duck taking flight above. A wonderfully detailed and characteristic example of Armfield's work, full of movement and sporting interest.The painting is signed 'G. Armfield' to the lower right-hand corner and is presented in its original period gilt frame.A very decorative Victorian sporting painting, particularly appealing to collectors of canine and hunting art.Frame size: 55 cm high x 85 cm wide.George (Smith) Armfield (British, 1808-1893) was a London-born artist best known for his paintings of dogs, particularly terriers and Spaniels, often depicted chasing birds, cats or mice. He also painted landscapes, dead game and other wildlife subjects. Armfield exhibited 32 works at the Royal Academy and was a regular exhibitor at the British Institution. His paintings are represented in more than 15 public collections.){kind=link}