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Charles Towne19th Century Shepherd with sheep and horse in a river mountain landscapeCirca 1830
Circa 1830
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This finely painted pastoral scene is attributed to Charles Towne, one of the leading animal and landscape painters of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The composition depicts a tranquil upland setting, where a sturdy white horse stands prominently in the foreground, accompanied by a small flock of sheep resting peacefully by a mountain stream. To the left, a figure in a red coat, possibly a shepherd or rustic musician, plays a fiddle, lending a lyrical and human touch to the rural idyll.
The backdrop of rugged mountains and wooded hills recalls Towne’s familiarity with the landscapes of North Wales and the Lake District, regions where he frequently sketched and found inspiration. His works are distinguished by their meticulous attention to animal form and their harmonious balance of figures within the natural environment. Here, the horse is rendered with particular sensitivity—the modelling of its musculature and stance reflecting Towne’s close observation of animal anatomy, a skill honed through his career as a painter of livestock portraits.
Although unsigned, the painting displays many of the hallmarks of Towne’s hand: the clarity of outline, the smooth finish, and the poised arrangement of animals against a dramatic yet serene landscape. Towne’s works were widely collected in his lifetime, admired for their combination of naturalism and romantic sentiment, and he exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy and the Liverpool Academy.
Housed in a handsome period gilt frame, this pastoral composition represents a fine example of the British tradition of animal painting, marrying rustic charm with the enduring grandeur of the natural world.
Framed in an Antique English hand made frame.
- Creator:Charles Towne (1753 - 1840)
- Creation Year:Circa 1830
- Dimensions:Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)
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- Condition:This painting is in good original condition.
- Gallery Location:Woodbury, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU507316925872
Charles Towne
Charles Towne was an English painter of landscapes, horses and other animals with a particular skill for horse racing and hunting scenes. Born in Wigan, his talent for art was apparent from a young age, and he received some training from John Rathbone in Leeds. By the 1790s, Towne was an established animal painter with style reminiscent of Stubbs. He lived in London from 1799–1804, during which he exhibited at the Royal Academy. Towne's work was well regarded by his contemporaries, including Joseph Farington.
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