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Thomas Baker of Leamington
Cattle Grazing in a Wooded Landscape - British Victorian art oil painting

1854

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This lovely British Victorian oil painting is by noted 19th century landscape artist Thomas Baker of Leamington. It was painted on 18th September 1854 as a special commission. The composition is Baker's favourite; cows in a landscape. Three cows are on a grassy bank to the left of the painting, in front of trees. To the right, several cattle are watering in a river with more cattle in fields beyond. It is a lovely summer's landscape, quintessentially a British idyl and very relaxing to gaze upon. The details in the animals and trees are lovey. The palette with the rich reds of the cows and beech trees against the lush green grass is superb. This is a fantastic example of Baker of Leamington’s work and of British 19th century landscape painting. . Signed and dated 1854 lower left. Provenance. Inscribed and dated 'Special commission, Price £150, September 18th 1854' verso on canvas. Condition. Oil on canvas, image size 30 inches by 20 inches and in good condition. Frame. Housed in an ornate frame 37 inches by 27 inches, in good condition. Thomas Baker (1809-1864) was primarily a landscape painter in oil and watercolour. He exhibited at the Royal Academy in London from 1831 to 1858 and in Birmingham between 1827 and 1873. He lived in Leamington in the years 1854 to 1862 and many of his landscapes, including those with cattle, are from the area. He was the best known and probably the most accomplished painter of the numerous Baker family of artists.
  • Creator:
    Thomas Baker of Leamington (1809 - 1864, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1854
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU853113078032
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