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19th century English Folk Art portrait of a White Park prize bull in a landscapecirca 1840
circa 1840
$6,950
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About the Item
Attributed to John Vine,
English Folk Art Portrait of a White Park Bull,
circa 1840–1850, oil on canvas
Not signed
A compelling mid-19th century English folk art study depicting a White Park bull, painted with a directness and quiet authority characteristic of provincial animal portraiture of the period. Set against a simple pastoral landscape beneath a softly worked sky, the bull is shown in strict profile, its monumental form carefully observed and confidently placed within the composition.
The handling is deliberately restrained, with an emphasis on clarity of outline, truthful colouring, and an almost heraldic presentation of the animal. The distinctive pale coat with subtle mottling and forward-curving horns strongly suggests the ancient White Park cattle breed, long associated with English landed estates and aristocratic parklands. Such portraits were often commissioned to record prized breeding stock and to signal agricultural pride, prosperity, and continuity.
The work is attributed to John Vine, a painter associated with English folk and naïve animal portraiture, whose works are known for their sincerity, robust presence, and unpretentious charm. Although unsigned, the painting aligns closely with Vine’s manner in its straightforward composition, modest scale, and respectful treatment of the subject.
Executed in oil on canvas and housed in a period burr-veneered frame with gilt slip, the painting would sit comfortably within a country house interior, traditional farmhouse, or sporting collection. It also lends itself well to more curated townhouse settings where vernacular British art is valued for its authenticity and decorative strength.
Framed in an Antique English Birds Eye Maple frame circa 1850
- Attributed to:john vine of colchester (British)
- Creation Year:circa 1840
- Dimensions:Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)
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- Condition:The painting has been recently cleaned and re-0varnished.
- Gallery Location:Woodbury, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU507317390962
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