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George Henry Laporte
A Bay Hunter in a Stable

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George Henry Laporte This piece is signed and dated G. H. Laporte 1857 bottom right On the reverse there is a damaged exhibition label. Canvas Size: 28 x 36" (71 x 91cm) Outside Frame Size: 37 x 45" (94 x 114cm) c. 1799, London – 23 October 1873, London George Henry Laporte was an English animal painter. He specialized in horses. His works depict scenes from hunting, racing and other sporting events, as well as animal still-lifes. He was born in London; the son of watercolourist John Peter Laporte (1761-1839). George studied under painter Henry Bernard Chalon. He lived with his father until around 1827, exhibiting at the Royal Academy and elsewhere from 1818. Laporte worked in both oil and watercolour. In 1834 he became a member of the New Society of Painters in Water Colours. Two years later he was made animal painter to the Duke of Cumberland. Laporte contributed a total of 43 plates to the ‘Sporting Magazine’. He died at 13 Norfolk Square, Paddington, aged about 78, leaving a daughter, Georgina (1852-1884). His wife, Eliza, predeceased him. His birthplace is sometimes given as Hanover. This likely involves some confusion resulting from his employment with the King of Hanover, who was a member of the British royal family, as there appears to be no evidence that his parents were ever there or that he was adopted.
  • Creator:
    George Henry Laporte (1799 - 1873)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 45 in (114.3 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
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  • Condition:
    It is in a bespoke, handmade frame and the painting has had a reline for preservation purposes.
  • Gallery Location:
    St. Albans, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2469213820522
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