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s English Sporting Art Oil Painting Portrait of Saddled Horsec. 1840
c. 1840
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About the Item
Portrait of a Saddled Horse in a Stableyard
English School, circa 1840 period
circle of John E. Ferneley Snr. (1782-1860)
oil painting on canvas, framed
canvas: 25 x 30 inches
framed: 30 x 35 inches
condition: the painting is in a very presentable and pleasing condition
provenance: private collection, Gloucestershire, England
This refined equine portrait is a fine example of 19th-century British sporting art, a genre long associated with the traditions of the English country house. The painting depicts a saddled chestnut horse standing quietly beside a stable or outbuilding, presented in profile with calm assurance and excellent anatomical understanding.
The composition is deliberately restrained and elegant. Set against an understated rural backdrop, the horse is given full prominence, allowing the viewer to appreciate the animal’s proportions, musculature, and glossy coat. The warm chestnut tones are beautifully balanced by the soft architecture and muted sky, creating a harmonious palette that sits effortlessly within traditional interiors.
Such paintings were historically commissioned by landed families to record valued hunters or riding horses and were commonly displayed in libraries, entrance halls, gun rooms, or staircases. This work carries that same timeless decorative appeal—quietly confident rather than ostentatious—and would integrate naturally into both historic houses and American homes inspired by English country house style.
Presented in a handsome gilt frame, the painting offers strong wall presence while remaining versatile and understated. It pairs particularly well with canine portraits, hunting scenes, or architectural landscapes, forming part of a broader narrative of rural life, sport, and tradition. The work is unsigned but spot on for Ferneley Snr.
A classic and authentic sporting picture, ideal for collectors and interior designers seeking genuine British character and enduring country house elegance.
- Creation Year:c. 1840
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)
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- Circle Of:John E. Ferneley Snr. (1782-1860) (1782 - 1860, British)
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- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509317481362
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