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19th century English Folk Art School19th Century English Folk Art portrait of a Bull in Maple frameCirca 1830
Circa 1830
$6,950
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Anonymous (English School)
Prize Bull Portrait, mid-19th century
Oil on canvas, housed in a figured maple frame
This striking and endearing portrait of a prize bull stands as a testament to the charm and sincerity of 19th-century English folk art. Rendered with meticulous care and a touch of rustic naivety, the bull is depicted in profile against a simple, darkened background, allowing every detail of its distinctive coat, muscular form, and gentle expression to command attention.
During the 19th century, livestock portraiture became a celebrated tradition in rural Britain, particularly among farmers and breeders eager to commemorate prized animals. These paintings served both as status symbols and as visual records of agricultural achievement at a time when livestock competitions and fairs were central to community life. While academic artists idealized their subjects, folk painters like this anonymous hand focused on honest representation—capturing the individuality of the animal with a direct, unembellished style.
The stylized treatment of the bull’s patterned hide and the flattened perspective are hallmarks of vernacular art, where charm often outweighs strict realism. The original maple frame, with its warm, burled grain, complements the earthy dignity of the subject, enhancing the painting’s rural authenticity.
This work is more than a portrait of livestock—it is a cultural artifact, reflecting a period when the prosperity of the land and its animals were sources of deep personal pride and communal identity.
As is normal with Folk art this piece is not signed
- Creator:19th century English Folk Art School (English)
- Creation Year:Circa 1830
- Dimensions:Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 39 in (99.06 cm)
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- Condition:the painting was restored about 50 years ago.
- Gallery Location:Woodbury, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU507316205482
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