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Period: 19th Century
Gallantry oil on board painting spanish modernism
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Gallantry
Description:
This artwork by Francisco Domingo Marqués, a renowned 19th-century Spanish painter, showcases his impressionistic style and remarkable ability to captu...
Category
Impressionist 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Figures Mountainside Pass Riding a Donkey Signed Antique Italian Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Mountain Pass
Italian School, 19th century
signed initials oil on canvas, framed
framed: 13 x 11 inches
canvas: 10 x 7.5 inches
provenance: private collection, France
condition: ...
Category
Victorian 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique British Oil Fishing in the Highlands, 19th century framed oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Scottish/ Irish School, 19th century
Title: Anglers in a Highland landscape
Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed
Size:
framed: 20.75 x 26.5 inches
canvas: 15 x...
Category
Victorian 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Large Victorian Oil Painting Young Lady Fishing Lesson Highland River Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Fishing Lesson
by John Dawson Watson (1832-1892)
oil painting on canvas: 33" x 22" (83.8 x 55.8cm)
gilt framed
condition: excellent
provenance: ...
Category
Victorian 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Red-haired beauty portrait oil painting on canvas by René Avigdor 19Th Century
Located in Gavere, BE
Red-haired beauty portrait oil painting on canvas by René Avigdor 19Th Century
Rene Avigdor was born in Nice and spent his career in France.
He specialized in portraits, especiall...
Category
French School 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
A Young Woman With Her Animals, Original Oil Painting From 1862
Located in Stockholm, SE
This painting by Gustaf Brandelius, a 19th-century Swedish artist, evokes the pastoral tranquility and rural life of the era. Brandelius was not only a painter but also served in the...
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large scale 19th Century historical genre oil painting of a group of musicians
By Robert Alexander Hillingford
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Robert Alexander Hillingford
British, (1828-1904)
The Duke’s Musicians – A Reminiscence of Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
Oil on canvas, signed
Image size: 40 inches x 59 inches
Size including frame: 47.5 inches x 66.5 inches
Exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1883, no. 844
Exhibited at the Yorkshire Institute
A large-scale Royal Academy painting...
Category
Victorian 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Military french painting 1870 war soldier horse Sketch 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
Alphonse de NEUVILLE
Saint-Omer, 1835 - Paris, 1885
Oil on wood panel
14.5 x 24 cm
Signed lower right
Alphonse de Neuville painted french soldiers during the war of 1870. For his wo...
Category
French School 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Gerardina Van Osch by Dutch artist Johan Hendrik Neuman (Dutch)
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful realist mid 19th century portrait of Gerardina Van Osch (Dutch, 1819-1898) by Jan Hendrik Neuman (Johan Heinrich Neuman) (German, 1819-1898). S...
Category
Realist 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
The Four Seasons: Summer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Originally painted for Louis XV's mistress Madame de Pompadour, this sensuous work of voluptuous bathing nudes is a copy of Boucher's "The Four Seasons...
Category
Rococo 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Grand 19th Century English Marine Painting in Stunning Light
By John Wilson Ewbank
Located in London, GB
John Wilson Ewbank (1799 - 1847)
Shipping in the Harbour, South Shields
Oil on canvas
39.5 x 58 inches unframed
47.75 x 66.5 inches framed
Provenance:
Christie's October 2002; Lot 11.
Fine Art Society;
Private Collection
This marvellous up to scale Ewbank is full of light and warmth and almost certainly his greatest work of the sort rarely - if ever - seen on the market.
John W. Ewbank (4 May 1799–28 November 1847), was an English-born landscape and marine painter largely operational from Scotland.
The Humber river is a large tidal estuary on the east coast of Northern England.
Life
Ewbank was born at Darlington on 4 May 1799, the son of Michael Ewbank, an innkeeper. He was adopted as a child by a wealthy uncle who lived at Wycliffe, on the banks of the River Tees, in the North Riding of Yorkshire. Intended for the Roman Catholic priesthood, he was sent to Ushaw College, from which he absconded.
In 1813 Ewbank was apprenticed to Thomas Coulson, an ornamental painter in Newcastle. In around 1816 he moved with Coulson to Edinburgh, where he had some lessons with Alexander Nasmyth. He found work both as a painter and a teacher. He was nominated in 1830 one of the foundation members of the Royal Scottish Academy.
In 1833 he is listed as living at 7 Union Street on the eastern fringe of the New Town in Edinburgh.
Works
His sketches from nature were especially admired, and a series of 51 drawings of Edinburgh by him were engraved by W. H. Lizars for James Browne's Picturesque Views of Edinburgh (1825). He also made a reputation with cabinet pictures of banks of rivers, coast scenes, and marine subjects.
As an illustrator he illustrated some early editions of Scott's Waverley Novels and one edition of Gilbert White...
Category
Old Masters 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Copy of "The Little Fruit-Seller", After Bartolomé Esteban Murillo 1880-1890
By (After) Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
Located in Soquel, CA
An impressive 19th-century copy of "The Little Fruit-Seller", after Bartolome Esteban Murillo (Spanish, 1617 - 1682), by an unknown artist (1...
Category
Baroque 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Early 1800's Italian Oil Painting Romantic Light Landscape Figure by River
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Riverside Pathway
Italian School, early 1800's period
oil painting on paper laid on board, unframed
size: 12.75 x 17.5 inches
condition: overall very good for age, a few very sma...
Category
Romantic 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Giovanni Ciappa - 19th Century Oil, The Bay of Naples
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming oil study depicting the bay of Naples with figures fishing from the quayside. Signed lower left. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique 19th Century Dutch Interior Scene with Couple Seated Oil on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Couple within Interior
Dutch artist, late 19th century
oil on canvas unframed
canvas: 16 x 13 inches
provenance: private collection, France
condition: good and sound condition
Category
Dutch School 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Flowers Stil-Life
By Edouard Michel Lançon
Located in Pasadena, CA
Edouard Michel Lançon (1854-c.1930), Nice still-life painting with flowers
Category
Impressionist 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique 19th Century English Oil Painting Countryside Golden Harvest Fields
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Harvest Workers
English School, 19th century
indistinctly inscribed lower front corner
oil painting on canvas, framed
framed: 10 x 8.5 inches
canvas: 8.75 x 7 inches
Provenance: ...
Category
Victorian 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
French 19th century, Lady looking at a jewel in an interior, South of France
Located in Woodbury, CT
Antoine Emile Plassan (1817-1903), a French painter of genre works, portraits and landscapes, was born in Bordeaux. He exhibited frequently at the Salon and was awarded medals in 185...
Category
Victorian 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
19th Century coaching scene oil painting
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Heywood Hardy
British, (1842-1933)
The Arrival of the Coach
Oil on canvas, signed
Image size: 19 inches x 29 inches
Size including frame: 25.75 inches x 35.75 inches
A superb paint...
Category
Victorian 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Study of a Woman artist painting by her easel in a landscape
Located in Woodbury, CT
Well painted and very decorative oil on panel
Painted on a mahogany panel and monogrammed L.B
Well framed in a new English handmade gold leaf frame.
The...
Category
Victorian 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
19th Century English Coaching Scene Oil Painting Horse Carriages outside Tavern
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Black Lion Hotel
English artist, late 19th century
(double sided painting with a hunting scene to the reverse).
oil painting on board,
unframed board: 13 x 10.75 inches
prov...
Category
Victorian 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Escalade Festival in Geneva
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Category
Old Masters 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Walter Dendy Sadler RBA, The Introduction
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This charming late 19th-century oil painting by English artist Walter Dendy Sadler RBA (1854-1923) depicts an introduction between a demure young Regency lady and her potential suito...
Category
Victorian 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mother and Child
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful original painting by French artist, Alexandre de Valentini (1787-1887). Pencil and gouache on paper, 14 x 18.5 inches; 19 x 23.5 inches matted. Signed and dated with Paris...
Category
Academic 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Pencil
Woman in the field preparing a draft horse
By Leon Georges Calves
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Category
French School 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cornish Fisherman Standing Smoking Clay Pipe Antique Newlyn School Oil Portrait
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Fisherman with a Pipe
Newlyn (Cornish) School, 19th century
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas : 20 x 16 inches
provenance: ...
Category
Victorian 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century genre oil painting of man playing an oboe
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
John Arthur Lomax
British, (1857-1923)
The Musician
Oil on panel, signed
Image size: 9.75 inches x 11.75 inches
Size including frame: 19.75 inches x 21.75 inches
Provenance: Henry J...
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Large German Orientalist Oil Painting of Horse Riders by Schreyer
Located in London, GB
Large German Orientalist oil painting of horse riders by Schreyer
German, Late 19th Century
Canvas: Height 59cm, width 96cm
Frame: Height 85cm, width 122cm, depth 8cm
This outstandi...
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Le pont de Saint Gérmain de Couilly (sur le Grand Morin)
Located in Mc Lean, VA
Exhibited:
Salon, Société des Artistes Français, Paris, 1879 (no. 647)
Category
Academic 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"The Walk Back Home" A Monumental "Exhibition" Painting by Carl Lasch
Located in New York, NY
Carl Lasch (1822-1888 German) "The Walk Back Home" A Monumental Exhibition Painting,
Oil on canvas laid to masonite in original gilt-wood frame.
...
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
19th Century Cornish/ Devon Fishing Cottages & Family Coastal Landscape Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Fisherfolk
English School, 19th centurysigned oil on canvas, framed
framed: 17 x 23 inches
painting: 12 x 18 inches
provenance: private collection, England
condition: very good ...
Category
Victorian 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
19th Century genre oil painting of children playing
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Reuben Hunt
British, (1857-1938)
Taking Aim
Oil on canvas, signed & dated (18)84
Image size: 19.5 inches x 29.5 inches
Size including frame: 25.25 inches ...
Category
Victorian 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Victorian Oil Painting Tranquil Pasture Scene Cattle Sheep Golden Light
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Circle of Thomas Sidney Cooper (British 1803-1902)
Milkmaids and livestock in a rural landscape
oil painting on panel, framed
framed: 14 x 18 inches
board: 12 x 16 inches
provenance:...
Category
Victorian 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
!9th century English Pub interior , with Huntsmen and figures drinking
Located in Woodbury, CT
After the painting by John Lomax,who was an English genre painter
The scene is great fun, as we can see different groups all enjoying the Classic English Pub interior...
Category
Victorian 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Mother and Child in a Countryside Setting"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Adolf Luben (1837–1905)
"Mother and Child in a Countryside Setting"
This charming 19th-century oil painting on canvas by Adolf Luben captures a heartwarming rural scene, depicting a...
Category
Romantic 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Moment of Reflections 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In "Moment of Reflections," Olatunbosun transports the audience into a world of contemplation and self-discovery. The centerpiece of the artwork is a young man seated in a casual, relaxed manner. His pose conveys a sense of tranquility as if he has found solace in the moments of quiet contemplation. The attention to detail in the artwork is striking, with intricate brushwork bringing out the textures of the subject's clothing and the surrounding environment.
The setting of the artwork is deliberately minimalistic, allowing the viewer to focus entirely on the young man's expression and demeanor. The background is a subtle blend of soft colors, suggesting an ethereal space where thoughts roam freely. This simplicity further accentuates the theme of reflection, as the absence of distractions allows viewers to immerse themselves in their own thoughts while contemplating the emotions conveyed by the subject.
Olatunbosun's "Moment of Reflections" is a remarkable piece that resonates deeply with viewers from all walks of life. The young man's expression exudes a sense of inner peace, prompting viewers to ponder their own life experiences and contemplate the paths they have taken. This introspective quality of the artwork creates an intimate connection between the audience and the subject, allowing for a deeply personal and emotional experience.
The painting's title, "Moment of Reflections," is deliberately chosen to reinforce the idea of taking a moment for self-exploration and soul-searching. In the hustle and bustle of modern life, we often overlook the importance of pausing and reflecting on our journey. Olatunbosun's artwork serves as a gentle reminder to find time for introspection and to appreciate the beauty in moments of quietude.
What makes "Moment of Reflections" even more extraordinary is its ability to transcend cultural boundaries. The emotions depicted in the artwork are universal, touching the core of human experiences. Whether the viewer is from the artist's homeland or halfway across the world, the profound message remains relevant – we all share moments of contemplation and self-discovery in our lives.
In conclusion, Samson Olatunbosun's "Moment of Reflections" is a timeless masterpiece that captures the human spirit with its simplicity and emotional depth. Through his brilliant artistic skill, Olatunbosun creates an atmosphere of introspection, inviting viewers to engage in their own moments of contemplation and self-discovery. This extraordinary artwork serves as a poignant reminder of the power of art to connect us all through our shared humanity and emotions. As we gaze upon the young man seated in a relaxed manner, we are reminded to embrace the beauty of silence, to reflect on our past, and to seek meaning in the present – a truly profound and impactful journey offered by the artistic genius of Samson Olatunbosun.
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 Gallery)
About Artist
Samson Olatubosun...
Category
Modern 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Photographic Paper
The Painter and His Muse
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Oil on panel signed in the lower right corner and presented in a period frame measuring 21" x 18.5".
Provenance:
Private Collection
Bradbury Art and Antiques, Wiscasset, ME
Benj...
Category
Baroque 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Saint Ignatius of Antioch attacked by lions in the Circus and Emperor Trajan.
Located in Firenze, IT
The Martyrdom of Saint Ignatius of Antioch in the Circus during the Celebrations for Emperor Trajan - Russian School of the Mid-19th Century
Signed on the lower right. TITOV? Dated 1...
Category
Academic 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Two Italian School Portraits of Children, c. 1800s
Located in New York, NY
Untitled Pair of Portraits, c. late 19th century
Oil on canvas
20 x 16 in.
Framed: 22 x 19 1/4 x 1 in.
One painting initialed lower right
Both inscribed verso on stretcher bar
Category
Italian School 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vincenzo De Stefani (Italian painter) - Late 19th century figure painting Woman
Located in Varmo, IT
Vincenzo De Stefani (Verona, 1859 – Venice, 1937) - Portrait of a woman.
61.5 x 37.5 cm without frame, 67 x 43 cm with frame.
Ancient oil painting on wood, in wooden frame.
- Prov...
Category
Realist 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fine Antique French Signed Oil Painting Portrait Young Lady in Turban
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Lady wearing pink and a Turban headpiece
by Henri-Charles Daudin (1864-1917, French)
signed oil on wood panel, unframed
board: 14 x 10.5 inches
provenance: privat...
Category
French School 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rome - Oil Paint - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Rome is a modern artwork realized by Artist of 19th century.
Mixed colored oil painting on canvas.
The artwork depicts a delicate play of light on the horizon line.
It cannot be r...
Category
Modern 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Death of Priam - Oil Paint - Early 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by an italian neoclassical artist in th early 19th Century.
In very good condition, it includes a coeval gilded wooden frame.
Category
Modern 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Fair Price
By Fabio Fabbi
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Fabio Fabbi, born in Italy in 1861, stands as an acclaimed Orientalist painter renowned for his devotion to capturing the exotic allure of the Orie...
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Young Boy With Hat, Possibly Painted by Gustaf Brandelius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unknown Artist, Possibly Gustaf Brandelius (1833-1884)
Portrait of a Young Boy With Hat
oil on tree panel
painted c.1850-70
panel 9.05 x 5.90 inches ...
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Village Scene
Located in Hillsborough, NC
Fine 19th century oil painting of a bustling Austrian/Germanic village with horse, rider and various figures outside an Inn, attributed to Arthur Georg Ramberg (1819-1879), well known for figurative genre paintings. The rider is carrying a bugle, apparently announcing news to the people; men are sitting by the table drinking, one with a raised stein. Women walking by stop to listen, a man carrying a sack has stopped to watch the rider, people are in the Inn doorway, and one is looking out the window. Children pause their playing. The scene is under a large tree beside the Inn; a whole community waiting for news.
There is a great deal of detail in the scene, tree and Inn house...
Category
Victorian 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Beautiful and Large Marine - A Ship in Two Positions Off Dover
Located in London, GB
William John Huggins (1781-1845)
A Ship in Two Positions Off Dover
oil on canvas
Unsigned
33 x 45 inches, inc. frame
William John Huggins, of wh...
Category
Old Masters 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th century French painters oil View of Venice from a canal
Located in Woodbury, CT
Edouard Jacques Dufeu, born in Marseille on March 27, 1836, and died in Grasse on December 1, 1900, is a French painter and engraver.Hailing from a family originally from Egypt, Dufe...
Category
Impressionist 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th century British portrait of Sir Charles Dickens seated in an interior
By Daniel Maclise
Located in Woodbury, CT
Well painted 19th-century portrait of Sir Charles Dickens. The original painting is in the National Gallery in London and I'm sure this piece would have been painted by a fan of the author who was also a very good artist as this piece is a very good copy of the original painting.
There was a great fashion to paint copies of famous paintings during the 19th century and most of the world's most famous paintings have been copied many times.
Often the artist who does the copy is very talented but usually anonymous
With this piece, it's the only way to own an antique copy...
Category
Victorian 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Large French Orientalist Biblical Painting by H.F. Schopin
Located in London, GB
A large French Orientalist Biblical painting by H.F. Schopin
Oil-on-canvas, 1868
Frame: Height 72cm, width 95cm, depth 7cm
Canvas: Height 57cm, width...
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In the Wheatfield (Girl Standing in a Wheat Field)
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"In the Wheatfield (Girl Standing in a Wheat Field)" is a painting by Winslow Homer. The painting is signed, lower left, "Homer 1873". The framed piece measures 29 3/4 x 21 5/8 x 2 7/8 in.
During the early 1870s, Winslow Homer frequently painted scenes of country living near a small farm hamlet renowned for generations for its remarkable stands of wheat, situated between the Hudson River and the Catskills in New York state. Today Hurley is far more famous for inspiring one of Homer’s greatest works, Snap the Whip...
Category
Realist 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Female Oil Portrait Delicate Austria Romantic 1800s Vintage Woman Realism Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Art: 30" x 24"
Frame: 36.50" x 30.50"
Oil on canvas signed and dated lower right.
Category
Romantic 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Pair of Romantic Bavarian Paintings by Karl Adolf Wilhelm Chelius - 1889
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of romantic Bavarian paintings is an old master artwork realized in 1889 by the master Karl Adolf Wilhelm Chelius (1856-1923).
Mixed colored oil panting on...
Category
Modern 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
1890's French Portrait of Character Man Signed & Dated 1896 titled oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of "H.C" aged 44 years old
French artist, indistinctly signed
dated 1896
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 24 x 20 inches
provenance: private collection, France
condition: old...
Category
Victorian 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
19th century English warship off the Italian, Mediterranean coast, with village
Located in Woodbury, CT
Outstanding 19th century English warship off the Italian, Mediterranean coast, with village, mountains and hills.
A very interesting and somewhat unique oil on slate depicting an English ship at anchor in what looks like an Italian or Mediterranean coastline.
The piece has influences from John Thomas Serres...
Category
Victorian 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Slate
“Union Calvery Army”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on canvas painting of the Union Army Calvery in the field by the well known American artist Rofus Fairchild Zogbaum. Signed lower left and dated 1885. Condition is good. Craquelure throughout. Paint is stable. Tiny old repair in middle lower sky (see last photo). The painting is housed in its original gilt wood frame. Overall framed measurements are 20.5 by 30.5 inches. Provenance: A Brooklyn, New York estate.
Best known for his masterful and meticulous scenes of military engagements and nineteenth-century life in the American West, Rufus Zogbaum’s circle of acquaintances was wide and diverse. He mingled with naval commodores as well as emerging luminaries in American art, such as Norman Rockwell, his fellow illustrator and neighbor in the art colony of New Rochelle, New York. When the British writer Rudyard Kipling presented a copy of his first collection of short stories, Plain Tales from the Hills (1888), to Robley D. Evans, then captain of the USS Indiana, in 1896, the gift included a tipped-in original gouache painting by Zogbaum, whom Kipling cited in a brief poem on the leaf opposite the book’s title page. Kipling’s inscription and the four-quatrain poem begins: “Zogbaum draws with a pencil, / And I do things with a pen.”
Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Rufus Fairchild Zogbaum was the son of Ferdinand Zogbaum and Mary Fairchild. The future artist’s father and his paternal uncle, Rufus Fairchild, were partners in a thriving musical instrument manufacturing and import business, first established in 1845 and then relocated to New York in 1853. Although he initially apprenticed in the family office, Rufus enrolled at the Art Students League, where he studied between 1878 and 1879. After pursuing further instruction at Germany’s University of Heidelberg in 1880, he moved on to Paris. During his two-year stay in the French capital, 1880–1882, he was a pupil of Léon Bonnat, a classical realist whose carefully constructed, emotive paintings of peasant life and religious passion reflected academic precepts of the day. The French master’s influence can be seen in Zogbaum’s oeuvre of highly-detailed, heroic paintings.
Upon his return to America, Zogbaum found regular work as an illustrator; between 1883 and 1899, he frequently contributed drawings to popular periodicals like the Saturday Evening Post, North American Review, and Harper’s Monthly, where he eventually earned a staff position. In 1884, he began a run of travels to the western territories, notably Montana. The fruits of these visits were seen in the drawings that accompanied magazine articles informed by the ideals of Manifest Destiny, as well as in finished oil paintings of cowboys...
Category
Academic 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Surprise Visit
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Oil on canvas
Canvas size: 32 x 45 inches
Framed size: 35.5 x 50 inches
Signed lower right
Category
Romantic 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Old Master Antique Oil Painting For Restoration Figures Classical Landscp
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figures in a Classical Landscape
French School, 18th/ 19th century
oil painting on copper, unframed
copper: 4 x 5 inches
provenance: private collection
condition: the work has paint ...
Category
Old Masters 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
