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Charles Towne
18th Century Oil Painting of Horse and his master - Hunter and Huntsman

1790

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Charles TOWNE (1763-1840, English) Hunter and Huntsman 1790 Oil on canvas Signed & dated Framed 39 x 55 inches Charles Towne was an English painter of landscapes, horses and other animals with a particular skill for horse racing and hunting scenes. Born in Wigan, his talent for art was apparent from a young age and he received some training from John Rathbone in Leeds. By the 1790s Towne was an established animal painter with a style reminiscent of Stubbs. He lived in London from 1799-1804, during which time he exhibited at the Royal Academy. His work was well regarded by his contemporaries including Joseph Farrington, but he was also noted as a man of “coarse, debased manners and conversation”.
  • Creator:
    Charles Towne (1753 - 1840)
  • Creation Year:
    1790
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 55 in (139.7 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
    1790-1799
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU67334497831
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