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Mark William Langlois (British, 1848–1924) Oil on Canvas

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Mark William Langlois (British, 1848–1924) “Feeding the Kitten”, 1879 Oil on canvas, signed and dated A beautifully composed and sensitively rendered 19th-century English oil painting by Mark William Langlois, depicting a tranquil rural scene. Four children are gathered attentively around a saucer, watching a kitten drink milk — a charming tableau capturing the innocence and domestic warmth of Victorian life. Langlois was a Surrey-born painter known for his genre subjects, landscapes, and still lifes, exhibiting at the Royal Academy in the 1860s and 70s. His works display a finely tuned sense of light and composition, and this signed and dated 1879 example is a particularly evocative instance of his mature style. The painting is signed and dated M.W. Langlois 1879 lower left. It is presented in its original carved and gilded Victorian frame with a titled brass nameplate. Details Artist: Mark William Langlois (British, 1848–1924) Title: Feeding the Kitten Date: 1879 Medium: Oil on canvas Signature: Signed and dated lower left Frame: Original 19th-century carved and giltwood frame with title plaque Frame dimensions: 66 x 57 cm (26 x 22½ in) Condition: Very good overall; minor wear to the frame consistent with age. Ready to hang. A highly decorative and collectable example of Victorian genre painting, offering strong narrative appeal and historical charm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.99 in (66 cm)Width: 22.45 in (57 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    c.1879
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good overall; minor wear to the frame consistent with age. Ready to hang.
  • Seller Location:
    Worcester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5847245308862

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