The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and foxing across the surface. The frame is in fine condition.
31.3 x 23.9cm (12.3" x 9.4")Framed Size: 35.2 x 27.6cm (13.9" x 10.9")
Mabel Gear was born in Suffolk, and studied at Colchester School of Art and in Bushey. Best known as a painter of birds and animals, particularly dogs. She exhibited at: Royal Academy, Royal Society of British Artists, Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Royal Scottish Academy, and Society of Women Artists. A number of her pictures were reproduced as postcards and prints.
She was an animal painter and is primarily known for her animal designs for postcards, greetings cards, book illustration and advertisements. She studied at Colchester School of Art before moving to Bushey in 1921 to continue her studies with the animal painter, Septimus Power.
One of her commercial contracts was the production of illustrations for Black and White Scotch Whiskey advertisements which were paintings or models of black and white Scotch terriers with tartan collars.
| SKU | qo188 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Mabel Gear (1898-1987) |
| Date | 1960 |
| Dimensions | 31.3 x 23.9cm |
| Medium | Pastel |
| Subject | Portrait |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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