Terriers by a Rabbit Hole

Terriers by a Rabbit Hole

Sold
Reference

226497

ARTHUR WARDLE

1864-1949

English School 

Terriers by a Rabbit Hole

Oil on canvas, signed

70.5 x 53.3 cms

27 3/4 x 21 inches                       

 

Born in London, Arthur Wardle was to become a much renowned painter of both domestic and wild animals. Having little formal training, Wardle studied live animals at the London Zoo. He paid particular attention to capturing the movement of animals and their latent energy. However, he is probably best known for his pictures of dogs. Although rarely painted, his hunting scenes are also of fine quality.

Wardle exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1880-1935 and Suffolk Street, showing in total 113 paintings. In addition, in 1931 Wardle had his own show at the Fine Art Society entitled "Paintings and Drawings of Big Game".

Wardle's work was reproduced on postcards and cigarette cards.

Examples of exhibited works include "Left in Charge", "Tigers Disturbed", Snow Leopards", "Study of Cattle on the Banks of the Thames" and "Got Him".



Bibliography:

The Dictionary of Equestrian Artists - Sally Mitchell

The Dictionary of Victorian Artists - Christopher Wood

Dog Painting - The European Breeds- William Secord

Year

1864 - 1949

Medium

Oil on canvas

Country

England

Signed

signed

RELATED ITEMS