Philip Eustace Stretton (1865-1919)
| Artist Name | Philip Eustace Stretton (1865-1919) |
|---|---|
| Title | Two Borizo Dogs in an Interior |
| Description | This charming Edwardian oil painting is by famous British animal artist Philip Eustace Stretton. This lovely portrait of dogs was painted in 1910 and is an excellent example of Stretton's sensitive portrayal of dogs and his detailed brushwork. The work is signed and dated lower left and has a name plate with details on the frame. The painting is of two Borzoi dogs, one trying to engage the other in play. They are in a beautiful interior with an ornate chair behind and a fireplace with flowers in. The borzoi, also called the Russian wolfhound, is a breed of domestic dog. Descended from dogs brought to Russia from central Asian countries, it is similar in shape to a greyhound, and is also a member of the sighthound family. A lovely painting by a noted animal artist. Signed and dated 1910 lower left. |
| Provenance | Christie's London. |
| Medium | Oil on Canvas |
| Size | 29 x 23 inches |
| Frame | Housed in a complementary frame, 35 inches by 29 inches and in good condition. |
| Condition | Good condition. |
| Biography | Philip Eustace Stretton (1865-1919) was a British animal and sporting painter working between 1882 until his death. He painted in oils and watercolour and exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1884 and 1904. Stretton was a follower of Sir Edwin Landseer, whose animal paintings had an enormous impact on Stretton. |
| Price | SOLD |
