Skip to main content

Men Animal Paintings

to
81
120
98
133
94
161
Overall Width
to
Overall Height
to
25
59
148
374
6
7
12
7
7
9
9
6
13
13
157
38
36
35
16
13
12
11
10
10
3
2
1
272
249
83
2,761
2,656
1,450
1,242
1,221
742
652
606
492
489
466
450
392
389
344
321
291
274
225
220
560
376
325
311
149
17
10
6
6
6
253
74
308
227
Art Subject: Men
Circle of A J Munnings c1910 “Hunt Servant” Fox Hunting Oil Painting
Located in Holywell, GB
Circle of A J Munnings c1910 “Hunt Servant” Oil Painting A stylish depiction of a hunt servant astride his hunter painted with confidence and spontaneity....
Category

Early 1900s English School Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hunting Still Life oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title of the Artwork: Hunting Still Life Artist: Josep Serrasanta (1916-1998) Technique: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 39.37 x 31.89 in Date: 1949 Artistic Movement: Romantic Realism wit...
Category

1940s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Swan Dance
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Swan Dance by Einar Forseth, (1892-1988), oil on canvas. A very colorful and decorative painting by one of Swedens most influential artists of his time. Forseth had many talents ...
Category

1950s Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th century Portrait of a Bulldog Mum with puppies in a barn interior playing
Located in Woodbury, CT
Attributed to Edwin Loder (British, fl. mid–late 19th Century) Mother Dog and Puppies in a Stable Interior Oil on canvas, unsigned English School, circa 1880 Presented in a period-st...
Category

1880s Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large British Sporting Oil Painting Jockey on Racehorse in Landscape Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jockey on Horseback British School, 20th century painted after an earlier style oil on canvas, framed framed: 31 x 35 inches canvas: 20 x 24 inches provenance: private collection, UK...
Category

20th Century English School Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of an officer of the 2nd Life Guards, Windsor Castle beyond
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Richard Barrett Davies (1782-1854) Portrait of an officer of the 2nd Life Guards, small full-length, with his mount, holding a paper, a troop of mounted Life Guards and Windsor Castle ...
Category

19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Classic British Sporting Art Oil Painting Huntsman on Horseback Winter Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: British School, 20th century Title: Huntsman on horseback, wintery landscape behind. Medium: oil painting on canvas, oak wooden framed Framed: 14 x 17.5 inches C...
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Shepherd with Montbèliarde Calf" Julius Paul Junghanns (1876 - 1958)
Located in SANTA FE, NM
"Shepherd with Montbèliarde Calf"  Julius Paul Junghanns (1876 - 1958)  Oil on canvas 23 7/8 x 30 (35 x 41 frame) inches Signed l.l and dated "34" and signed on the verso Private Ita...
Category

1930s Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fine Victorian Oil Huntsman on Horseback outside Village Tavern with Hounds
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Singleton Jowett (1878–1927), signed Title: Pausing for Refreshments Medium: oil on canvas, framed Framed: 24 x 20 inches Canvas: 2...
Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

George Mure of Herringswell
Located in Lexington, KY
Oil on canvas. Provenance: Miss Mure of Perceton; Anonymous Sale; Sotheby’s, New York, 9 June 1989, lot 97 Exhibited: Rountree Tryon, 2015 Sporting Exhibition Literature: J.N.P. W...
Category

Mid-19th Century English School Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Huge French Arts & Crafts Painting Shepherd & Flock in Landscape, Ornate Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, mid 20th century indistinctly signed and dated lower right corner, inscribed into the paint. oil painting on wood panel, presented within highly ornate carved wood or...
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

18th century Dutch, with figures goats and sheep outside in a barn yard or farm
Located in Woodbury, CT
Unknown Artist (Dutch School, late 18th century) Pastoral Scene with Goatherds, ca. 1780–1800 Oil on canvas In this lively pastoral composition, a group of figures reclines in rusti...
Category

1790s Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

17th-Century Dutch Pastoral Scene Figures Cattle Goats in a Bucolic Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pastoral Scene with Figures Dutch Old Master, 17th century oil on canvas, framed Framed: 16.5 x 24 inches Canvas : 13 x 21 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: very g...
Category

17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century American School - Gentleman with Groom, Horse and Hounds by a House
Located in London, GB
AMERICAN SCHOOL (CIRCA 1840) A Gentleman with Groom, Horse and Greyhounds outside a Country House Oil on canvas Framed 75 by 99 cm., 29 ½ by 39 in. (frame size 87 by 113 cm., 34 ¼...
Category

Early 19th Century American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Harvesters oil on canvas painting Spain european art
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Harvesters Artist: Jesús Villar (1930–2015) Technique: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 24 x 48 inches (61 x 122 cm) Framed dimensions: 30.7 x 54.7 inches (78 x 139 cm) Signatur...
Category

1970s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

17th Century Flemish Old Master Oil on Panel Cavalry Skirmish Soldiers & Horses
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Cavalry Skirmish Flemish School, mid 17th century circle of Lambert de Hondt (Flemish, 1620-1665) oil on panel, framed Framed: 21 x 27 inches Board: 16 x 22 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very good condition, with old repairs and thinning in places. This painting, attributed to the circle of Lambert de Hondt (Flemish, 17th century), depicts an intense battle scene, typical of Flemish military compositions of the time. Lambert de Hondt was known for his battle scenes, landscapes, and hunting scenes, often filled with dynamic action and fine detail, and this work clearly reflects his influence. The artwork portrays a cavalry skirmish with soldiers in traditional 17th-century military dress, including red tunics...
Category

Mid-17th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pigging Out at the Diner, Surreal Anthropomorphic Pig Satirical Illustration
Located in Soquel, CA
A satirical, surreal depiction of a pig at a lunch counter by an unknown artist (20th Century). This scene, full of symbols and satire, portrays the anth...
Category

Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Illustration Board

Figurative Oil Painting On Canvas With Birds. "Yellow Symphony 2"
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
This horizontal painting on canvas contains several layers of color, with textures and transparencies, representing a dreamlike scene where fantastic animals and humans in yellow and...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Early 1800's English Oil Painting Figures Carousing in Stable Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: British School, early 1800's, circle of George Morland (1763-1804). Title: The Stable Interior Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed. Canvas: 25.25 x 30 inch...
Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Vagabond and His Dog oil on board painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Technical details of the painting - Title: "The Vagabond and His Dog" - Artist: Rosendo González Carbonell - Technique: Oil on panel - Dimensions (without frame): 10.6 x 11....
Category

1970s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Angels And Cowboys" - Oil And Wax Figurative Painting with Horse
Located in Denver, CO
Brian Keith Stephens presents an original, handmade composition titled "Angels and Cowboys", created in 2025. This oil and wax on cotton painting measures 50 inches high by 30 inches...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Cotton, Wax, Oil

Antique American Surreal Anamorphic Signed Beautiful Monkey Humorous Drawing
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist signed monkey drawing by Aurion M. Proctor (1909 - 1983). Drawing and charcoal on paper. Signed. Framed.
Category

1930s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Contemporary, impressionistic Fox Hunt scene by well established equine artist
Located in Charleston, US
"They Still Meet at Eleven", is fox hunting painting by Larry Wheeler, one of the best sporting artists in the United States. He is renowned for...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large British Hunting Scene Signed Oil Painting Lady Side Saddle on Horseback
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: John Munnings (1916-1987), signed lower front and labelled verso. John Munnings (1916-1987) was the nephew of the famous equestrian artist Sir Alfred J. Munnings. He...
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Distinguished Gentleman in Formal Attire Classical Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Classical Portrait Oil Painting signed oil on canvas, framed French artist, indistinctly signed dated 1900 Framed: 28 x 24 inches Canvas: 22 x 18 inches Provenance: private collectio...
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Spanish day market oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
**Artwork Technical Sheet and Description** **Artist:** Sebastià Congost i Pla (Olot, 1919 – Olot, 2009) **Title:** Market Scene **Technique:** Oil on canvas **Dimensions:** 25.6...
Category

1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blossom - 21st Century. Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern Women, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Wonder cat, original painting, portrait, contemporary
Located in Deddington, GB
Wonder Cat In Wonder Cat, a black cat gazes upwards with an expression of pure wonderment, its green eyes drawing the viewer in. The soft, light pink chest adds a delicate touch, con...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Equestrian English Oil Painting in Ornate Frame Mare and Foal Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mare and Foal by Geoffrey Mortimer (1895 - 1986) Signed oil on board, framed Framed: 13 x 15 inches Board : 10 x 12 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very good conditi...
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Arturo Orselli, The Flirtatious Huntsman
By Arturo Orselli
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This charming late 19th-century oil painting by Arturo Orselli (fl. 1880-1896) depicts a huntsman wearing riding gear conversing somewhat flirtatiously with two ladies. Attired in o...
Category

1890s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Leading Out a Hunter
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
James Seymour (1702-1752) Leading Out a Hunter Mezzotint by Thomas Burford Image size 10 x 14 in Framed size 13 x 17 in James Seymour was an English artist renowned for his equestri...
Category

18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Mezzotint

Fine 17th Century Dutch Oil Painting on Wood Panel Horse & Figures Resting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Resting Place Dutch School, mid 17th century oil painting on board, unframed canvas: 7 x 9 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound condition
Category

17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Flying Childers Racehorse Oil on Canvas British 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Thomas Spencer (British, active c. 1740-1756) A Portrait of Flying Childers Oil on canvas With an incorrect label "a racehorse second at new market by John Wotton” With an indistinct...
Category

18th Century English School Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Parting (pet dog, bulldog, cowboy, animal portrait art, surrealist oil painting)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Parting," a surrealistic painting by Rudolf Kosow, masterfully employs scale to create a poignant narrative of farewell. The canvas is dominated by the face of a bulldog, each hair and whisker intricately detailed, exuding a warmth and expressiveness that captures the essence of the breed. The bulldog's large, soulful eye, reflecting a quiet resignation, suggests an awareness of an impending separation. Perched thoughtfully on the dog's snout, a diminutive figure of a man wearing a cowboy hat sits, his posture one of contemplative sorrow. The man dangles his legs over the edge of the snout, a symbol of the precipice between companionship and the solitude of parting. Kosow's work deeply explores the themes of connection and departure. The intimate positioning of the man against the vastness of the dog's facial landscape evokes the shared history and emotional bond between human and animal. The painting's title, "Parting," may imply an imminent physical separation, yet the closeness of the two subjects suggests an unbreakable emotional tie that distance cannot sever. In this piece, Kosow invites the viewer to consider the bittersweet moments of goodbye that are an intrinsic part of life's journey, highlighting the enduring nature of love that remains through any farewell. "Parting" is a testament to the poignant beauty found in the strength of connections that transcend the constraints of size and species. keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, animal vs human, americana, nature, man, man vs nature, surrealism, giant animal...
Category

2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

British Sporting Art Huntsman and Hounds in Landscape, signed oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Reginald Llewellyn Harvey (1888-1973), signed Title: Setting out for a hunt, mounted huntsman with hounds in a landscape. Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, fr...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Prime Minister' with jockey John Shepherd up, and owner Sir Mark Sykes
By Henry Bernard Chalon
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Henry Bernard Chalon (London 1770-1849) 'Prime Minister' with jockey John Shepherd up, and owner Sir Mark Sykes Signed and dated 'H.B. Chalon pinxit 181...
Category

Early 19th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

The 15th (The King's) Hussars: two chargers, one with an officer up, in a landsc
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Henry Calvert (1798-1869) The 15th (The King's) Hussars: two chargers, one with an officer up, in a landscape, a camp beyond Oil on canvas Canvas Size - 32 x 36 in Framed Size - 37 x...
Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Horse Oil Painting. Contemporary Equestrian Oil Painting 220 x 180 cm
Located in ALP, ES
This large figurative oil painting is a reinterpretation of two paintings by John Vanderbank, A young gentleman riding a schooled horse, 1729 / Man on horseback, 1728. A unique oil p...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Crayon, Raw Linen, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Pencil

WIND. original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've poured my soul into capturing the essence of movement and freedom. With each stroke of acrylic and oil, I've blended realism with a hint of impressionism to embod...
Category

2010s Naturalistic Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Pietro Longhi (Venetian master) - 18th century figure painting - Hunter
Located in Varmo, IT
Pietro Longhi (Venice 1701 - Venice 1785) - The Hunter. 60.5 x 50.5 cm without frame, 70.5 x 60.5 cm with frame. Oil on canvas, in a carved and gilded wooden frame (not signed). -...
Category

Mid-18th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Shepherd And His Sheep Dog Tending Flock In The Green Pastures Of Spring
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Norman A.Olley (British, 20th Century) dated 1993 and inscribed verso Title - The Shepherd and his flock Medium: gouache/watercolour/ ink/ pencil on artist paper, u...
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

'Avontes' a bay stallion with a groom in a stable interior
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Charles Augustus Henry Lutyens (1829-1915) Avontes, a bay stallion with a groom in a stable interior signed and dated 'C Lutyens 79' (lower right) Oil on canvas Canvas Size - 40 x 50...
Category

19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Butterfly Kisses for You #6" - Oil on Linen Contemporary Lion Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Brian Keith Stephens' "Butterfly Kisses for You #6" (2018) is an original, handmade oil painting executed on linen mounted to wood. Known for his expressive brushwork and vivid use o...
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Last Hit (surreal painting golf player vintage blue Grey golf course)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Rudolf Kosow’s Last Hit presents a striking surrealist vision, blending elements of vintage Americana with an eerie sense of absence. The golfer, depicted in muted monochrome tones w...
Category

2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

You've Found a New Way to Make Stars
Located in Bozeman, MT
Patrick Oates' work explores the intersection of landscape, identity, and family history. His experimental paintings delve into queer identity, trauma, and the unknown, weaving a com...
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Portrait', SFAI, SFMMA, Stanford, Pratt Institute, Ram, Surrealism, Nerdrum
By Francesca Sundsten
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed verso, 'France. Sundsten' for Francesca Sundsten (American, 1960-2019), titled, 'Monster Sheephead' and dated 2002. Accompanied by original receipt from Davidson Gallery. Fra...
Category

Early 2000s Other Art Style Nude Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Cowboy Hunting Pronghorn Deer ("American Antelope") in Watercolor and Gouache
Located in Soquel, CA
Cowboy Hunting Pronghorn Deer ("American Antelope") in Watercolor and Gouache Detailed western scene by H. Rich (American, 20th Century). A cowboy is on a ridge, with two horses, ha...
Category

1960s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Blue, Yellow, and Brown Abstract Figurative Horse Chase Western Landscape
Located in Houston, TX
Blue, yellow, brown, and red abstract figurative landscape painting by an outsider artist. The painting depicts a horse chase with two cowboys in the middle of a Western desert. Unsi...
Category

20th Century Outsider Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Gamekeeper Stalker in Scottish Highlands with Pony & Stag painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Scottish Highlands by Ben George Powell, British contemporary artist signed acrylic on board, unframed board: 16 x 20 inches provenance: private collection of this artists work,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Breath of Life - 21st Century. Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern, Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"ALONG THE NUECES" COWBOY ON HORSE BACK FRAMED 40X50
Located in San Antonio, TX
David Sanders (1933-2013) Austin Artist Image Size: 30 x 40 Frame Size: 40 x 50 Medium: "Pastel" "Along the Nueces" David Sanders (1933-2013) Known for his oil pastel landscapes, Dav...
Category

20th Century American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Pastel

At The Warehouse - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman, Dog
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Two Hunting Dogs in a Field- Realistic Mid-Century Wildlife Painting, 1953
Located in Marco Island, FL
Signature: Signed Lower Left Medium: Oil on Board Frame: Gilt Frame with Decorative Elements and Linen Inset Brightly colored and bold illustration of an American hunting scene...
Category

1950s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Horse Head, Ink on Paper, Black Color by Indian Artist Sunil Das "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Sunil Das - Horse Head Ink on Paper 10 x 8 inches, 2011 ( delivered unframed ) Sunil Das (1939-2015) was a Master Modern Indian Artist from Bengal. Extremely successful right from h...
Category

2010s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink

Grey stallion held by groom in Duke of Grosvenor’s colours British 18C
Located in London, GB
Richard Roper (British, c. 1730-c. 1775) Grey stallion held by groom in the Duke of Grosvenor’s colours Oil on canvas Old chalk inscription '22 Mar 74' verso Property of a gentleman...
Category

18th Century English School Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tense (pet dog, bulldog, baseball, animal portrait art, surrealist oil painting)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Tense," a thought-provoking piece by Rudolf Kosow, presents a surreal interplay between a colossal bulldog and a diminutive baseball player. The dog's face, detailed with astonishing realism, conveys a palpable intensity through its piercing gaze. The size disparity between the dog and the player underscores a narrative ripe with anticipation. The baseball player, clad in traditional attire, stands with bat at the ready, embodying a moment of concentration and readiness. This portrayal of the player, so starkly contrasted against the vastness of the bulldog's features, evokes a feeling of an undercurrent of suspense, as if the outcome of this encounter balances on a knife-edge. Through "Tense," Kosow delves into the theme of confrontation and the moments that precede action. The artwork captures the stillness before the storm, the quiet before the play, offering a metaphor for life's high-pressure situations where individuals face larger-than-life challenges. The painting invites reflection on the psychological interplay between fear and courage, the small against the mighty, and the personal tenacity required to stand firm in the face of overwhelming odds. "Tense" is not just a snapshot of a surreal encounter but a broader commentary on the emotional landscapes we navigate when confronted with formidable obstacles. keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, animal vs human, americana, nature, man, man vs nature, surrealism, giant animal...
Category

2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Original French Abstract Study of a Horse and Figure in a Stable
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original French Abstract Study of a Horse and Figure in a Stable Artist: Robert Ladou (French, 1929-2014) Medium: Watercolor on paper Size: 12 (Height) x 14.75 (Width) Signed...
Category

20th Century Academic Animal Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Flemish 17th, Orpheus and Animals, Large Decorative Wall Old Master Painting
Located in Greven, DE
Flemish school, 17th century Orpheus and the animals Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm Provenance: South German private collection. On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting depicts "Orpheus and the Animals." The harp-playing Orpheus sits centrally in front of a tree whose trunk bifurcates above his head. This central tree frames with its crown the scenery towards the horizon and at the same time offers through branches the possibility for many birds to find space. The left half of the picture is characterized by a seascape, at the edge of which the ruins of a castle can be seen deep in the background. This seascape, framed by mountains on the horizon, is the only area where sky can be seen. On this side, waterfowl such as storks, swans and ducks can be seen. In the right half, the viewer looks into a deep European forest. On this right side, more land animals can be found, such as deer, rabbits and lions, among others. Orpheus wears opulent red and gold trimmed clothing, under his blue breastplate we see a white shirt. His feet are adorned by elaborate sandals. His head is surrounded by a radiant laurel wreath ("poeta laureatus"). The young man is clearly identifiable as the singer and poet of Greek mythology, Orpheus, by his harp, the laurel wreath and the animals surrounding him. Orpheus was one of the Argonauts who, under Jason, was searching for the Golden Fleece. He sang so beautifully that he even conquered the angry sea and enemies by the magic of his lyre. During the journey, Orpheus is said to have drowned out even the sirens with his singing. It is said that he was the greatest of all poets and charmed people, animals, stones and trees with his singing. In total, 51 birds and 37 different species are depicted in the painting. The animals are mostly depicted in great detail and, except for a few, can be identified. Mainly European species of animals are shown. Exceptions are the ostrich-like nandu peeking out from behind the deer, as well as the large parrot on the upper left, and the two lions. Similar is the case for the large animal directly behind Orpheus on the right. The shape of the head suggests an arctic fox from the polar regions, even though the body is much too large. The arctic fox was first described in 1555 by Olaus Magnus. However, it could also be a depiction of a brown or black bear. An unusual detail is the animal, which is relatively isolated in the right background and looks to the left. It is not clearly identifiable, but it shows certain similarities with the Australian kangaroo. This was first described by Vespucci in 1500 and further by Francisco Pelsaert in 1629. If it is indeed a kangaroo, this would be one of the earliest surviving pictorial representations. In this painting, Orpheus is accompanied by a small monkey playing a viola da gamba. This is an iconographic peculiarity. In general, this painting has some peculiarities compared to other paintings with "Orpheus and the animals". The central positioning of Orpheus is quite common, but he usually holds a lyre and is dressed in an antique style, but not as opulently. The choice of animals is also remarkable: European animals in particular are seen, hardly any exotic features, such as camels or elephants. The two lions in the right foreground are a quotation from Peter Paul Rubens and his depiction of "Daniel in the Lion's Den", which was realized in an engraving. The present painting can be classified as belonging to the Flemish School of the 17th century on the basis of its painterly and compositional conception. From the circle of Jan Brueghel the Younger are numerous representations of this Orpheus - theme, which take it as an opportunity to show as many exotic animals. There are also echoes of Spanish painters such as Juan de Arellano...
Category

17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Fallow Fields" Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Lani Vlaanderen's (US based) "Fallow Fields" is an oil painting that depicts two working horses plowing a field with dust billowing around them. Bio/artist statement: Living in the mountains near Rocky Mountain National Park Lani is never lacking something inspiring to paint, be it a grand sunrise on Long's Peak or a small sparrow perched on a pine branch. All fill her with the desire to put paint to canvas. Her goal is not to replicate what she sees, but to express her emotional response from the source of inspiration visually in paint and convey it to the world. She wants to communicate the awe she feels when in the natural world and the joy she experiences from seeing even the seemingly most insignificant moment in time that will never come again. She strives to convey her belief that all things, all beings, all life and non-life, share equal significance and are essential to the whole. "I began my art quest by taking a few classes at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, then enrolled in Kim English's class at the Art Student's Leaque of Denver. After four years with Kim and functioning as his class monitor, I had the opportunity to participate in a painting group with Richard Schmid in Loveland Colorado. I painted there with him for six years. I have taken workshops from such masters as David Leffel, Sherrie McGraw...
Category

2010s American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Friends Zone -21st Century. Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern Women Love
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Recently Viewed

View All