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Samuel Raven19th century English portrait of two men drinking in an Inn/Pubcirca 1830
circa 1830
$2,750
£2,104.26
€2,408.35
CA$3,883.72
A$4,220.94
CHF 2,262.04
MX$51,249.73
NOK 28,398.53
SEK 26,335.32
DKK 17,987.41
About the Item
Samuel Raven (c.1775–1847)
Two Men Drinking in an Inn, circa 1850
Oil on panel (roundel)
Signed on the reverse
Presented in an English oak frame
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DESCRIPTION (Dibs-style long format)
A charming and finely observed mid-19th-century genre painting by Samuel Raven, depicting two convivial figures sharing drink and conversation in the warm interior of an English inn. Raven was admired for his small, meticulously handled round panels, in which he captured the humour, character and social life of the period with intimate precision.
Here, the two men—one wrapped in a white headscarf, the other lifting his glass in animated appreciation—are rendered with wonderfully expressive faces and lively interaction. Raven’s fine brushwork brings a gentle gleam to the glass and a tactile richness to the clothing, while the warm tonality evokes the close, lamplit atmosphere of a tavern corner. The compact circular format heightens the immediacy of the scene, drawing the viewer directly into the exchange.
Raven’s work stands firmly within the English genre tradition of the early Victorian era, reflecting a fascination with everyday narratives and the personalities that shaped them. His roundels were particularly sought after for their charm, wit and technical finesse.
Presented in a handsome English oak frame that enhances the painting’s period character, this is a delightful and collectable example of Raven’s intimate genre work.
- Creator:Samuel Raven (1775 - 1847, British)
- Creation Year:circa 1830
- Dimensions:Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
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- Condition:The painting seems to be in perfect original untouched condition.
- Gallery Location:Woodbury, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU507317315652
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