Martin Spencer Coleman Figurative Paintings

Edwin Loder – son of famous artist James Loder – originally enlisted in the 62nd Regiment of Foot in 1846 at the age of 19, serving mainly in India. After 20 years in the Forces, Ed...

George Earl was a painter, primarily of sporting dogs and other animals. He was also the father of Maud Earl and Percy Earl, and the brother of Thomas Earl,...

John Sanderson-Wells British, (1872-1955) Gone to Ground Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 15.5 inches x 23.5 inches Size including frame: 21.75 inches x 29.75 inches A well painte...

"Shy," a tender and evocative work by Rudolf Kosow, portrays an encounter that is wrapped in quietude and gentle introspection. A sizable, soulful-eyed dog fills the canvas, its gaze...

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...

Soulmates," a poignant work by Rudolf Kosow, tenderly illustrates the profound bond shared between a dog and a human. In this intimate portrayal, the dog's gaze is imbued with an emotional depth that transcends the boundaries between species. Its eyes, rendered with striking clarity, convey a world of understanding and companionship. The lady, is nestled against the dog's face in a pose that suggests a mutual trust and shared existence. This closeness speaks to a relationship that goes beyond the conventional pet-owner dynamic, hinting at a deeper, spiritual connection—a true meeting of souls. In Kosow's vision, the concept of soulmates expands, encompassing the idea that our most understanding and compassionate partners may not be human at all. The painting's title, "Soulmates," encapsulates the notion that kindred spirits are connected not by words, but by the heart and soul, through gestures of love and moments of silent understanding. With "Soulmates," Kosow invites us to contemplate the essence of connection and the forms it can take. It's a celebration of the unspoken bond that animals and humans can share, an acknowledgment that the purest forms of love and understanding sometimes require no language. This piece serves as a beautiful reminder of the loyalty, comfort, and unconditional acceptance that define the most precious of life's relationships. keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, animal vs human, americana, nature, man, man vs nature, surrealism, giant animal...

In "Owner," Rudolf Kosow captures a tender moment of connection that is as powerful as it is subtle. The main subject of the painting is a large black Lab, soulful dog, its fur textu...

A French Chasseur a Cheval de la Garde Imperiale, drinking outside an Inn or Pub. Frank Moss Bennett was born in Liverpool, England on 15 November 1...

"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...

John Ferneley Jnr British, (1815-1862) Horse & Groom in a Stable Oil on canvas, indistinctly signed Image size: 18.75 inches x 23.25 inches Size including frame: 23.5 inches x 28 inches Provenance: The Parker Gallery, Berkeley St., London A mid-19th century sporting painting of a horse and groom in a stable by John Ferneley Jnr. A stable hand is depicted in the middle of a stall grooming a bay horse. Nearby, a tabby cat can be seen resting on table whilst a small black and tan dog wanders by a door to the left. John Ferneley Junior was born in 1815, at Melton Mowbray, the son of the sporting artist John E Ferneley (1782-1869) and his first wife Sarah. His brother Claude Lorraine Ferneley (1822-1892) and sister Sarah Ferneley...

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...

John Sanderson-Wells British, (1872-1955) Gone Away Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 15.5 inches x 23.5 inches Size including frame: 21.75 inches x 29.75 inches An animated sporti...