Oil Painting - Hunter In A Landscape, 1830-1839 (Ref:L.F20.1935.3.0)

This small painting is typical of the type of equestrian portrait that Ferneley would have painted for his many hundreds of wealthy patrons. The hunter was a favourite subject for both artist and patron; at any one time a reputable huntsman would have owned a number of mounts. These small paintings would originally have been hung in groups in entrance halls, studies, billiard rooms and smoking rooms. They were also fashionable decoration for gentlemen's clubs.

Collection

Fox Hunting - Leicestershire Museums

Inventory Number

2770048

Title

Oil Painting - Hunter In A Landscape, 1830-1839 (Ref:L.F20.1935.3.0)

Object Type

Art objects

Measurements

- overall: 24 cm x 30.2 cm