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William Woodhouse
A collie in a landscape

$11,602.20
£8,500
€9,999.94
CA$16,155.48
A$17,360.77
CHF 9,315.06
MX$204,499.24
NOK 117,126.54
SEK 106,994.34
DKK 74,735.58

About the Item

William Woodhouse (1857-1939) A collie in a landscape signed 'W. WOODHOUSE' (lower left) Oil on canvas Painting Size - 20 x 24 in Framed Size - 26 x 30 in Provenance With The Parker Gallery, London; The Collection of Charlie Watts. Charlie Watts, the legendary drummer of The Rolling Stones, was renowned not only for his musical prowess but also for his profound affection for animals, particularly Collies. He and his wife, Shirley, resided at Halsdon Manor in Devon, where they managed a stud farm for Arabian horses. Their estate was also home to numerous dogs, reflecting their deep commitment to animal welfare. William Woodhouse was an accomplished British animal painter known for his lifelike and affectionate portrayals of dogs, game birds, and rural scenes. Born in Lancaster in 1857, Woodhouse showed early artistic talent and developed a keen eye for the textures and personalities of animals—especially those of the sporting and working varieties. Entirely self-taught, Woodhouse was a natural draughtsman whose close observation of animals translated into paintings of remarkable vitality and realism. His favourite subjects included spaniels, terriers, and retrievers, often captured mid-action or in quiet moments of rest. Game birds like pheasants and grouse also featured prominently, rendered with striking attention to plumage, posture, and setting. Woodhouse exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy and other major British venues throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work was particularly popular among country sportsmen and collectors who valued his ability to balance technical precision with warmth and character. Though he spent most of his life in the northwest of England, his reputation reached far beyond the region. His paintings were often reproduced as prints, and many remain in private collections today. Woodhouse’s mastery of light, fur, and feather, combined with his deep empathy for his subjects, earned him a respected place among Britain’s finest animal painters. He died in 1939, having spent over five decades capturing the quiet drama and natural beauty of rural and sporting life. Today, William Woodhouse’s legacy endures in his timeless depictions of animals rendered with sincerity, skill, and soul.
  • Creator:
    William Woodhouse
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Stoke, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU446316394142

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