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Oil Painting of Terriers Ratting in a Barn, Signed George Armfield, circa 1850
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An animated and richly detailed 19th-century oil on canvas depicting three terriers in the midst of a hunt, this genre scene is attributed to British painter George Armfield (c.1850), best known for his spirited portrayals of dogs. Titled Terriers Ratting in a Barn, the composition captures a vivid moment of action: one dog lunges forward with focused energy, another crouches low in anticipation, while a third pauses mid-alert, ears perked and gaze fixed.
The rustic setting—a straw-littered barn floor, with a faintly visible brick wall and iron ring above—adds texture and atmosphere, grounding the action in a tangible, working-farm environment. Armfield’s painterly technique is visible in the lively brushwork of the terriers’ fur and the nuanced rendering of light across their coats. Signed lower left and set in a period giltwood frame with an identifying plaque.
With its storytelling charm and subject matter beloved by collectors, this painting makes a striking statement in traditional interiors, particularly those inspired by English country house aesthetics or sporting art.
- Creator:George Armfield (Painter)
- Dimensions:Height: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Width: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Please refer to the various additional photos for further condition details and contact us with any questions!
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
- Reference Number:Seller: P 6611stDibs: LU836744286552
George Armfield
George Armfield was a British genre artist specializing in oil paintings of domesticated dogs. Armfeld professed a great love of animals, and his commissions of hounds and horses were in high demand in his lifetime. Preferring to paint hunting dogs over any other popular subject matter, Armfield’s broad, lively brush strokes captured the earthy colors of fur and grasses. Born George Armfield Smith in Wales in 1808, he was the son of portrait painter William Armfield Hobday, from whom he learned his craft. The precocious artist began his career at the young age of 16, when he exhibited his first painting at the Royal Academy: It was of Lion, a beloved Newfoundland dog. Today, Armfield’s work is included in the collections of the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool and the Glasgow Art Gallery in Glasgow, among many others. Armfield died in Clapham, England in August of 1893.
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