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39 South Audley Street London W1K 2PP , England Call Seller 44.207.491.3435

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Antique Orientalist equestrian oil painting by Wordsworth Thompson

$ 22,500
  • Description
    Antique Orientalist equestrian oil painting by Wordsworth Thompson
    American, 1896
    Canvas: Height 30cm, width 46cm
    Frame: Height 42cm, 57cm, depth 2.5cm
     
    This refined Orientalist artwork is by the American painter Alfred Wordsworth Thompson (1840-1896). Likely inspired by his extensive travels to North Africa and the Middle East, this sensitive rendering is a fine example of his rural scenes.
     
    The work depicts a lone Arab rider crossing a grassy desert plain. The figure is dressed in a red and white turban and robe, and holds a rifle in his right hand. His horse is a fine breed, with a rich glossy coat and ornamental green harness. The horse and rider are depicted alone in their travels, with glimpses of a North African coastal town in the background. Their isolation gives a sense of peaceful solitude to the scene.
     
    The painting is rendered in a gestural style, with the visible brushstrokes conveying the arid atmosphere of the surroundings. The pale blue sky takes up the entire upper half of the composition, adding to the sense of humidity.
     
    Ensconced in a giltwood frame, the painting is signed and dated ‘Wordsworth Thompson (18)96’ to the lower right.
     
    With horses a highly desirable subject for Orientalist collectors, this elegant work would suit both modern and traditional interiors.
     
    Artist/Maker: Alfred Wordsworth Thompson
  • More Information
    Documentation: Signed
    Origin: United States
    Period: 19th Century
    Materials: Oil on canvas, giltwood.
    Creation Date: 1896
    Styles / Movements: Other
    Dealer Reference #: 17596
    Incollect Reference #: 747478
  • Dimensions
    W. 22.44 in; H. 16.54 in; D. 0.98 in;
    W. 57 cm; H. 42 cm; D. 2.5 cm;
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Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.

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