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Wright Barker
"Faithful companions" - Collies in a Highland loch landscape

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Wright Barker R.B.A. (1864-1941) "Faithful companions" - Collies in a Highland loch landscape signed and dated 'Wright Barker/ 1898' (lower right) Oil on canvas Canvas Size - 36 x 48 in Painting Size - 43 x 55 in Provenance With The Parker Gallery, London; 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. Wright Barker was a British painter best known for his powerful and refined depictions of animals, particularly horses, cattle, and sporting dogs. Born in 1864 in Bradford, Yorkshire, Barker trained at the Lincoln School of Art and further developed his craft in Antwerp, where he absorbed elements of the continental realist tradition that would influence his meticulous and naturalistic style. Barker had a deep understanding of animal anatomy and movement, which he combined with a painterly sensitivity to texture and light. His equestrian portraits and rural scenes reflected both technical precision and a genuine admiration for his subjects. Whether capturing the sinewy energy of a racehorse or the dignified stillness of a prize bull, Barker’s work celebrated the nobility of animal life. He exhibited widely during his career, including at the Royal Academy in London and the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, earning acclaim for his ability to combine strength and elegance in his portrayals. His compositions were often commissioned by landed gentry and agricultural patrons who valued his skill in commemorating prize animals and country pursuits. Though perhaps not as widely remembered today as some of his peers, Barker was a respected figure in his time and remains appreciated among collectors of sporting and animal art for his careful draughtsmanship and reverent eye. Wright Barker died in 1941, leaving behind a legacy of paintings that continue to speak to the quiet power, poise, and presence of animals in British rural life.
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    Wright Barker (1864-1941, British)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 43 in (109.22 cm)Width: 55 in (139.7 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Stoke, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU446316639252

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