Arthur Wardle was a British artist and animalier painter. His prolific oeuvre focused on his fascination with dogs of various breeds, creating rich, naturalistic paintings of domestic pets and hunting animals captured in moments of lifelike movement. His work is characterized by its high degree of realism and is representative of the 19th-century interest in detailed artistic representations of animals. Born in 1860 in London, England, Wardle notably began exhibiting his work at age 16 at the Royal Academy. He began his career by sketching cattle near the Thames river, and would frequently depict exotic wildlife by studying them at the London Zoo and then transposing them onto local landscapes. Wardle was widely appreciated and acclaimed for his paintings, garnering inclusion among the Pastel Society in 1911 and the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours in 1922. Wardle died on July 16, 1949, in London, England, and his legacy lives on through his images' reproduction on commercial products like chocolate boxes, posters, calendars, and postcards. Today, the artist’s work can be found amongst the collections of the London-based Tate Modern, Leeds City Museum and The Kennel Club.
"Big Ben in Garden" Portrait of a Bulldog by Arthur Wardle (England, 1864-1949)
By Arthur Wardle
Located in SANTA FE, NM
"Big Ben in Garden" Antique Dog Portrait of a Bulldog Arthur Wardle (England, 1864-1949) Pastel on paper Circa 1900 13 x 9 (17 x 12) inches Though he made his reputation with large...
Pastel
Ferdinand Heilbuth Lady and her Dog
By Ferdinand Heilbuth
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ferdinand Heilbuth: 1826-1889. Well listed very important 19th century French painter. He was born in Germany but lived and painted mostly in France becoming a French citizen in 1876...
Oil
$440
H 25.9 in W 22 in
Little Girls and Their New Friends Genre Scene 19th century Oil Painting on Wood
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very touching scene with two little girls. Two sisters are thrilled to meet their new pets that their parents have bought. The sincerity and immediacy of children's feelings depicted...
Oil, Wood Panel
"Giraffe"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This painting is a portrait of a giraffe. A native African animal, the giraffe is a graceful and beautiful creature that inspires and captivates with its beauty. The graphic techniqu...
Canvas, Oil
$1,200
H 14 in W 18 in
Janet Crawford, "#6 Study", 14x18 Equestrian Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas
By Janet Crawford
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equestrian piece, "#6 Study", is a 14x18 is an oil painted graceful study of a thoroughbred in motion, captured with warm tones and expressive brushwork on linen. The poised str...
Oil, Linen
$494Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 14.5 in
Scottish Terrier Dog Portrait English Vintage Pastel Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
L.W.Fraser English, mid 20th century The Scottish Terrier Original pastel drawing signed on artist paper Framed: 20.5 x 14 inches Glass covering Provenance: private collection, UK ...
Pastel
$1,650
H 9 in W 12 in
Beth Parcell, "Soft Spot", 9x12 Golden Retriever Dog Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This animal portrait, "Soft Spot", is a 9x12 oil painting on canvas featuring a deep red golden retriever resting in the light of the sun. About the artist: Beth’s favorite subject...
Canvas, Oil
$679
H 19 in W 15.5 in
Fine English Original Vintage Pastel Portrait of a Pekingese Dog Signed Dated
By Marjorie Cox
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Marjorie Cox British, (1915-2003) *see notes below Study of a Pekingese signed and dated 1988 pastel on artist paper, framed glass covering framed: 19 x 15.5 inches paper: 17 x 14 in...
Pastel
$32,940
H 44 in W 36 in D 2 in
Portrait of a Girl with a Puppy - Scottish Edwardian art portrait oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning Edwardian portrait oil painting is attributed to Scottish Kirkcudbright School artist William Stewart MacGeorge. Painted circa 1910, The painting shows the influences o...
Canvas, Oil
$18,319
H 51.97 in W 43.31 in D 3.94 in
'Girl with Cat by the Fireplace' by Friedrich Ferdinand Koch (1863 – 1923)
Located in Knokke, BE
Friedrich Ferdinand Koch Landau/Pfalz 1863 - 1923 Ebenda German Painter 'Girl with Cat by the Fireplace' Signature: signes lower right 'F. F. Koch' Medium: pastel on fine canvas Di...
Canvas, Pastel
Playmates, Portrait of Girls and a Kitten
By Emile Vernon
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Emile Vernon (French, 1872 - 1919) Signed: E. Vernon Paris 1914 " Playmates ", Paris, 1914 (Three Girls with Kitten) Oil on Canvas 21 3/8" x 25 5/8" Housed in a 3 1/2" Ornamente...
Canvas, Oil
$4,950
H 8.67 in W 10.24 in
20th century English dog portrait of a Pekinese dog called Bumble
Located in Woodbury, CT
Francis Mabel Hollams (British, 1877–1963) Bumble, 1957 Oil on wood panel Signed lower right With characteristic precision and affection, Francis Mabel Hollams captures the spirit o...
Oil, Wood Panel
"Solitude" by Miranda Meeks, Original Oil painting
By Miranda Meeks
Located in Denver, CO
"Solitude" by Miranda Meeks is an original oil painting depicting a female model with a snake skeleton delicately slithering around her. Miranda Meeks...
Oil
Cocker Spaniel
By Arthur Wardle
Located in Brecon, Powys
Fine example of Wardle's work. Presumably a commission piece. Painted on prepared canvas laid on board. Original Frame Image 15.5" x 14"
Oil