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John Cordrey
A light chaise and four

$6,829.31
£4,950
€5,839.41
CA$9,393.62
A$10,441.59
CHF 5,473.26
MX$127,517.07
NOK 68,330.46
SEK 64,286.22
DKK 43,583.67

About the Item

John Cordrey (c.1765-1825) A light chaise and four signed 'J.Cordrey/1793' lower left Oil on canvas Canvas Size 13 x 17 in Framed Size 15 1/2 x 20 1/2 in John Cordrey (active c. 1790–1820) was a British folk artist known for his charming and meticulous depictions of horses, carriages, and stable scenes. Though little is known about his life, Cordrey’s work captures the spirit of late Georgian England, offering a valuable visual record of its rural and equestrian culture. Working outside the academic tradition, Cordrey brought a distinctive clarity and care to his paintings. He frequently portrayed elegant carriages, racehorses, and liveried grooms against neat stable-yard backdrops, executed with a naïve yet highly detailed style. His compositions often included subtle personal touches—carefully rendered harnesses, named horses, and placid landscapes—revealing both his observational skill and the pride of his patrons. Cordrey’s paintings were popular among wealthy landowners and coaching proprietors who valued these works not only as art but also as proud documentation of their horses and stables. While stylistically aligned with the folk art tradition, his attention to architectural detail and equine anatomy suggests a practical familiarity with his subjects. Today, Cordrey’s works are appreciated for their historical charm and documentary value. They offer a window into the equestrian and carriage culture of their time, blending artistic warmth with an almost archival precision.
  • Creator:
    John Cordrey (1765 - 1815, British)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Stoke, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU446316640892

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