Thomas Baker of Leamington (1809-1864)
| Artist Name | Thomas Baker of Leamington (1809-1864) |
|---|---|
| Title | Lathkill Dale Derbyshire |
| Description | An original oil on canvas by well sought after and collected Victorian landscape artist Thomas Baker of Leamington. This is a lovely work. The painting depicts cattle at Lathkill Dale Derbyshire and was painting circa 1860. A short distance down the river from Lathkill Lodge, a succession of eleven weirs create a wonderful sight to look back on as you walk down the dale, and this may be part of it. Housed in a fine gilt gallery frame. Signed and detailed verso. |
| Provenance | Midlands collection. |
| Medium | Oil on Canvas |
| Size | 19 x 13 inches |
| Frame | Housed in a gilt frame 22 inches by 16 inches. In excellent condition and ready to hang. |
| Condition | In good condition. |
| Biography | Thomas Baker Leamington (1809-1864) was primarily a landscape painter in oil and watercolour who exhibited at the Royal Academy in London from 1831 to 1858 and in Birmingham between 1827 and 1873. He lived in Leamington in the years 1854 to 1862 and many of his landscapes, including those with cattle, are from the area. He was the best known and probably the most accomplished painter of the numerous Baker family of artists. |
| Price | SOLD |
