DETAILS
An antique hunting scene with fox hound dogs cresting a hill, in pursuit of game with riders on horseback following behind in the distance. Set in the rolling fields of an English countryside.
TITLE
Near the Finish
STYLE
Naturalistic | Traditional
MEDIUM
Oil on canvas painting
FRAMING
Matted and gilt framed
PLACE OF ORIGIN
England | United Kingdom
MAKER
Arthur Wardle (British, 1860-1949). Wardle was a prolific artist and animalier painter.
MARKS
Signed and dated (lower left): Arthur Wardle '85. Plaque: Near the Finish / 1885/ Arthur Wardle.
PERIOD
Queen Victoria (1837-1901) | Late 19th century
DATE
1885
DIMENSIONS
Width 34.5 Depth 1.5 Height 24.75 inches
Sight: Width 29.25 Height 19.25 inches
CONDITION
Note: (2) small puncture repairs professionally restored and only visible on the backside.