William Moore, Portrait Of A Boy & Dog

William Moore, Portrait Of A Boy & DogThis fine portrait by British artist William Moore (1790 1851) depicts a young man and his treasured puppy. Hes holding a feather to distract the young pup while Moore captures their image. His outfit dates to the 1830s and he appears to be wearing a tailcoat, white shirt, black necktie, waistcoat and white trousers. A hat with a light blue ribbon rests on his left. William Moore was a notable artist and the father of Albert Moore (1841 1893). Hes

A charming mid-19th-century portrait of a bearded gentleman wearing a large hat and overcoat

“Classic form in free execution makes this exhibition a tribute

It’s interesting to consider why she produced this little drawing and what inspired her

it’s a complete one-off and will certainly evoke some interesting debate

As the decade progressed

An early 20th-century Dutch school oil on canvas depicting a young lady peeling vegetables at a table

there’s nothing to ground the fruit

The painting is signed/dated in the lower right and housed within a later frame

is it perhaps a little controversial given that Sarah Churchill is holding her eager pet in the palm of her hand

Areas of light craquelure but otherwise fine

Müller-Wischin worked within a progressive circle of artists

You can almost feel the skin