CHARLES HENRY
Oil Painting of a Horse Standing Proud in Woodland
1774 to 1837 England
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Oil Painting of a Horse Standing Proud in Woodland
Fine Art – Charles Henry Schwanfelder (1774-1837). Signed C H Schwanfelder Pinx and dated 1825.
Charles born in England, the son of a German decorative painter started his career helping his father painting clock faces and snuff boxes and became renowned in his own right for his animal paintings, later being appointed by George III and George IV.
Exhibiting at the Royal Academy between 1809 and 1814. His works can be found at – Temple Newsam House, Lotherton Hall, York Museum
Condition
Very good condition, possibly the original gilt frame.
Dimensions
H 27.17 in. x W 29.53 in. x D 2.56 in.
H 69 cm x W 75 cm x D 6.5 cm
Literature
Charles Henry Schwanfelder (1774-1837) – Exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1809 and 1814. His works can be found at – Temple Newsam House, Lotherton Hall, York Museum Trust, National Trust, Florence Court, Leeds City Museum and Galleries, The Ferens Art Gallery, and Newstead Abbey.
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