By William Albert Clark
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
William Albert Clark
British, (1880-1963)
Carnatie’s Sweep
Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1931, further inscribed verso
Image size: 16 inches x 20 inches
Size including frame: 20.75 inches x 24.75 inches
William Clark was a London animal painter who was born in Islington on 3 January 1880. He was part of the Clark family of artists and was the son of Albert Clark (1843-1928), Grandson of James Clark (1812-1884) and brother of Frederick Clark (1869-1954). He was taught art from an early age by his father who influenced his style and subject matter.
Although he did not appear to have exhibited, he made a living producing portraits of horses and cattle. Clark also joined the Royal Agricultural Society and gained many commissions to paint portraits of prize cattle, horses and dogs. He lived in Islington and later moved to 51 Hanover Road, Tottenham where he remained until his death on 5 March 1963. Examples of his work are held by the Museum of Lakeland Life, Museum of Lincolnshire Life, the National Trust, Suffolk Punch Heavy Horse Museum and Warwickshire Museum.
Carnatie’s Sweep won Male Champion at the 1931 Royal Agricultural Show of England (RASE) held in Warwick. The prize bull...
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20th Century Victorian William Albert Clark Art