We are thrilled to have acquired this fine mid 19th Century oil, attributed to the genre scene painter Henry Andrews (1794-1868). The scene shows an elegantly dressed couple, the woman in a flowing white dress and the man in britches and a rust coloured , velvet jacket and a jauntily angled hat. This particular couple are a direct reference to Jean Antoine Watteau's paintings as these two characters appeared in several of his works. The fountain too is a nod to the garden scenes of Watteau. Although inspired by Watteau's fêtes galantes, this painting is not a direct copy of any one of his works. Andrews's signature cavalier Spaniel jumps up at the couples feet and another couple can been seen strolling under an arch in the background. The painting is unsigned.
The painting has been presented in its original Louis XV style frame. A particularity beautiful artifact in its own right, this gilt frame has swept and pierced corners and rails with built up acanthus leaf ornamentation. Many frame makers of this period were influenced greatly by Jean Antoine Watteau, this may be why this frame so suits its painting.
On wood panel.The painting has a faint horizontal crack across the middle of the painting where the wood panel has aged, however this has not affected the surface of the paint. There are some areas of craquelure and discoloration. There is a split in the panel at the lower right hand corner. This does not effect the image. The frame has large areas of restored loss, the largest being the bottom left corner,and bottom edge. The original gilt has been touched in in areas with gold wax. It still retains its overall beauty and the repairs are not overtly noticeable.
41.5 x 34.8cm (16.3" x 13.7")Framed Size: 67 x 59.5cm (26.4" x 23.4")
Henry Andrews (1794-1868) was a British painter living in London who specialized in painting historical and genre scenes. He was also well known for his imitations and adaptions of the highly influential French painter Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684–1721). Andrew's work was highly commercial and appeared in many private collections of his time. He used a notably bright palette and was inspired by fêtes galantes of the era. He exhibited at the Royal Academy, The British Institute and the Royal Society of British Arts.
| SKU | px558 |
|---|---|
| Frame Colour | gold |
| Artist | Attrib. Henry Andrews (1794-1868) |
| Date | Mid 19th Century |
| Dimensions | 41.5 x 34.8cm |
| Medium | Oil |
| Subject | Landscape |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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