Joseph Thors (1842-1898)
| Artist Name | Joseph Thors (1842-1898) |
|---|---|
| Title | The Path Home |
| Description | A stunning, Victorian oil on panel by British 19th century artist Joseph Thors. He was based in Birmingham and was a noted rustic landscape painter. He specialised in these sort of idealised scenes - this one portraying a rustic landscape with a man and his dog. Dated 1864 this is one of the best small Joseph Thors I have ever seen. A wonderful painting. Signed J Thors and dated 1864. |
| Provenance | Midlands estate. |
| Medium | Oil on Panel |
| Size | 10 x 8 inches |
| Frame | Housed in a gilt empire gallery frame 17 inches by 15 inches. Very good condition. |
| Condition | Excellent condition |
| Biography | Joseph Thors (1842-1898) is a name recognised as one of the leading landscape artists of the Victorian period. A prolific painter in oils in the English rustic tradition, his scenes are of cottages, figures and animals, painted in a style derivative of the Norwich School. He lived in London but also worked in the Midlands where he made his name and where he is regarded as a member of the Birmingham School. It is known he travelled to France and he exhibited "View In Fontainebleau" No 389 at the Royal Academy in 1878. He is a well collected artist who has inspired the imagination of people who like to dwell for a moment on the rustic charm and hardship of our Victorian period. Exhibited: Royal Academy - 6 Royal Society of British Artists - 15 Birmingham - 17 Royal Institute of Oil Painters - 1 |
| Price | SOLD |
