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Thomas (Tom) Mitchell Horse Breeder with His Horse, Oil on Canvas, English School, 18881888
1888
$4,222.95
£3,094.87
€3,500
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CHF 3,293.87
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NOK 41,268.39
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This large engaging oil on canvas by Thomas Tom Mitchell, signed and dated Tom Mitchell 1888, captures an amusing yet dynamic moment in rural life. At its heart is a horse breeder in spirited struggle with one of his powerful animals, striving to assert control over the spirited creature. Behind them, a line of horses stands in curious observation, their calm poses providing a humorous contrast to the central commotion. Even a couple of cows look on with mild curiosity, adding to the charm of the scene. The painting is presented in its original finely gilt frame, enhancing both its aesthetic and historic appeal.
Despite the strength of this composition, surprisingly little is documented about Thomas Tom Mitchell himself. Born in 1834 and recorded as having died in 1903, Mitchell remains something of an elusive figure in Victorian art history. He receives only a brief mention in Christopher Wood’s Victorian Painters, where it is noted that he lived in Bradford, West Yorkshire, and exhibited his work during the late 1880s, a period when genre painting and scenes of everyday life were popular among British audiences.
What little biographical information survives suggests that Mitchell was active in the Yorkshire area during a vibrant period for regional artists. Bradford, in particular, was home to a thriving artistic community in the late nineteenth century, with painters and illustrators drawn to its industrial energy and the surrounding rural landscapes. Other artists active in Bradford at the time were John Sowden, James Lobley, Henry Herbert La Thangue and N. S. Crichton.
- Creator:Thomas (Tom) Mitchell (1834 - 1903, English)
- Creation Year:1888
- Dimensions:Height: 47.64 in (121 cm)Width: 63.39 in (161 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
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- Condition:In good condition. If wished for, a light surface cleaning can be done.
- Gallery Location:Stockholm, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2608217513442
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