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Arthur Wardle (1864–1949)
Study of two collies
signed and inscribed 'Arthur Wardle to G.H.Proctor Esq' (upper right)
Oil on board
Painting size 16 x 13 in
Framed size 19 x 16 in
Provenance
The Collection of Charlie Watts
Charlie Watts, the legendary drummer of The Rolling Stones, was renowned not only for his musical prowess but also for his profound affection for animals, particularly Collies. He and his wife, Shirley, resided at Halsdon Manor in Devon, where they managed a stud farm for Arabian horses. Their estate was also home to numerous dogs, reflecting their deep commitment to animal welfare.
Arthur Wardle (1864–1949) was one of Britain’s most beloved animal painters, best known for his spirited and sensitive portrayals of dogs—especially terriers. His work beautifully captured not only the form and features of his subjects, but also their personality, making him a favourite among dog lovers, breeders, and collectors alike.
Largely self-taught, Wardle had his first painting accepted by the Royal Academy when he was just sixteen, an early sign of his remarkable talent. Over the decades, he became a regular exhibitor there and at other major institutions, showing over 100 works at the Royal Academy alone.
Wardle’s deep understanding of animals came from close observation. He sketched extensively at London Zoo and attended dog shows to study different breeds. This attention to detail helped him become one of the leading canine portraitists of his time, with a reputation for capturing each dog’s unique character. His most famous work, The Totteridge XI (1897), is a striking group portrait of eleven smooth fox terriers, commissioned by the breeder Francis Redmond. Today, it hangs in the Kennel Club Gallery in London and is widely regarded as a landmark in dog portraiture.
While dogs were his specialty, Wardle’s range extended far beyond them. He painted big cats, polar bears, and even exotic scenes, drawing from sketches made at the zoo. His work in oils, pastels, and watercolours was admired for its technical skill and lively expression. In fact, his pastels became so well regarded that he was elected to the Pastel Society in 1911, and later to the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours.
During his lifetime, Wardle’s paintings reached a broad audience—not only through gallery exhibitions but also via prints, postcards, calendars, and even cigarette cards. More than 250 of his dog portraits were reproduced, making his work instantly recognisable across Britain and beyond.
Arthur Wardle painted animals with both affection and precision. Whether it was a wiry terrier, a stately lion, or a pair of playful spaniels, he gave his subjects a quiet dignity and sense of presence. Today, his work continues to charm collectors and animal lovers, and his legacy endures as one of the finest animal artists of the late Victorian and Edwardian periods.
- Creator:Arthur Wardle (1864-1949, British)
- Dimensions:Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Stoke, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU446316648272
Arthur Wardle
Arthur Wardle was a British artist and animalier painter. His prolific oeuvre focused on his fascination with dogs of various breeds, creating rich, naturalistic paintings of domestic pets and hunting animals captured in moments of lifelike movement. His work is characterized by its high degree of realism and is representative of the 19th-century interest in detailed artistic representations of animals. Born in 1860 in London, England, Wardle notably began exhibiting his work at age 16 at the Royal Academy. He began his career by sketching cattle near the Thames river, and would frequently depict exotic wildlife by studying them at the London Zoo and then transposing them onto local landscapes. Wardle was widely appreciated and acclaimed for his paintings, garnering inclusion among the Pastel Society in 1911 and the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours in 1922. Wardle died on July 16, 1949, in London, England, and his legacy lives on through his images' reproduction on commercial products like chocolate boxes, posters, calendars, and postcards. Today, the artist’s work can be found amongst the collections of the London-based Tate Modern, Leeds City Museum and The Kennel Club.
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