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Portrait of a Baby and Dog - British Victorian Genre animal art oil painting

Circa 1870

About the Item

This charming British Victorian genre oil painting is by attributed to noted exhibited artist Henry Turner Munns. Painted circa 1870 the composition is of a baby by a hearth, asleep in a basket and being guarded by a little terrier dog. The child looks so innocent and the dog so earnest in its duties. The colouring and light are superb. An excellent example of a Victorian genre oil painting. Provenance. Sussex estate. Condition. Oil on canvas, 31 inches by 25 inches and in good condition. Frame. Housed in an ornate gilt frame, 39 inches by 34 inches and in good condition. Henry Turner Munns, (1832-1898), was a Birmingham born artist who specialised in portraits, landscapes, figures and genre subjects. He exhibited from 1882-97 and was father of artist Bernard Munns. Exhibited: Royal Society of Artists Birmingham 47, Glasgow Institute of Fine Art 1, Walker Art Gallery Liverpool 7, Manchester Art Gallery 5, Royal Academy 8.
  • Attributed to:
    Henry Turner Munns (1832 - 1898, British)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1870
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 39 in (99.06 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU853113312212

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