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Lucy Kemp Welch
Working Horse

Early 20th Century

About the Item

Lucy Kemp Welch 1869-1958 was an English artist and teacher who specialised in the painting of horses. From the 1890''s until the 1920's she was the most famous painter of horses in the UK, producing art of war and working horses during the first World War. She studied art at Hubert Von Herkomer's School which she later took over the running of the school as the best female artist, the school changed names to the Bushey ( Hertfordshire ) School where she continued to teach the painting of animals. This horse portrait is a working horse and either one that pulled farm machinery or gun carriages during WW1, it is known as a working horse whichever line of activity it engaged in.
  • Creator:
    Lucy Kemp Welch (1869 - 1958)
  • Creation Year:
    Early 20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Douglas, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: No. 1761stDibs: LU2373215656062

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