Arthur John Elsley Won't You Fix My Horse Too Print Framed Matted Blacksmith

Description: Won't You Fix My Horse Too ? print (1912) by Arthur John Elsley (British, 1861-1952) Highlights Professionally framed in dark brown ornate wood with double mat (Burgundy Red and Cream/Beige/off-white) by Ober R. Kline, Wilmington, DE Signed and dated 1912 in print/plate lower right Includes hanging hardware and is ready to hang Details Image Size: 14 x 10 inches Paper Size: Frame Size: 22 x 18 x 1 inches Medium: Paper Edition: Open Provenance: North East, Maryland Estate Comments The farrier was an essential person in the rural English community; much more so than the tire mechanic of today. He was often also the village blacksmith. Elsley's studio was at 26 Queen's Road, St. John's Wood, North London, and the model for the farrier was the local carpenter who lived in the next street.Both the girl, Elsley's daughter Marjorie, and the unknown boy appear in numerous other works. The smithy is again used as the setting for Won't You Fix My Horse Too? also painted in 1912 which was sold to America and reproduced as a color calendar by Thomas D. Murphy Co. in 1915. Condition (Please see grading guide below) (I) Overall: Excellent (II) Content: Excellent (III) Frame: Very Good (some scuffs and scratches; Dust cover intact; hanging hardware attached; gallery stamp affixed) Artist Bio Arthur John Elsley (1860–1952) was an English painter of the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, famous for his idyllic genre scenes of playful children and their pets. He achieved great popularity during his life and much of his work appeared in calendars, magazines and books. When only eleven years old, Arthur was turning out proficient animal studies made during frequent visits to the London Zoo in Regent's Park. At age fourteen, he enrolled in the South Kensington School of Art (later the Royal College of Art). At about this time his eyesight became permanently damaged by a bout of measles.Elsley took up the post of probationer at the Royal Academy Schools in 1876. here he was influenced by Frederick Pickersgill (Keeper of the Royal Academy), Edward Armitage (Professor of Painting), John Marshal (Professor of Anatomy), and Henry Bowler (Professor of Perspective).A large number of his paintings were inspired by sketches made on frequent cycling trips around the countryside. In 1878 he exhibited his first picture, entitled "A Portrait of an Old Pony" at the Royal Academy. He remained with the Academy Schools until 1882 and then began accepting commissions to do portraits of children and dogs, with an emphasis on horses. Many of his portrait commissions came from the Benett-Stanford family of politicians living at Preston Manor in Brighton—some works are still exhibited there.Elsley was friendly with the English painters Solomon Joseph Solomon and George Grenville Manton (1855-1932), sharing a studio with the latter in 1876. Through Manton Elsley met Frederick Morgan, a popular painter of children. In 1889 Elsley moved into Morgan’s studio, an arrangement that led to a good working relationship - Morgan having difficulties with painting animals, an area in which Elsley excelled. Elsley was to paint the animals in Morgan's pictures in succession to Allen Seally, and following the death of Charles Burton Barber in 1894, came to be considered the foremost painter of animals and children in England. Relations between Elsley and Frederick Morgan were permanently soured when Morgan accused Elsley of using his ideas. Many of Elsley's early works were equestrian subjects including A Smithy (Blacksmith), exhibited at the Institute of Painters in Oil Colors, London in the winter of 1887. This followed in the tradition of Sir Edwin Landseer's famous painting Shoeing the Bay Mare (R.A. 1844) which then hung in the National Gallery, London. A quarter of a century later, Elsley returned to the setting but now used it for his speciality: a narrative featuring children and animals. References https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-4800813 https://rehs.com/eng/bio/arthur-j-elsley/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Elsley Grading Guide Notes: The condition grade is a subjective rating based on the observed objective physical features of the item to the naked eye The condition grade does not factor in the perceived beauty or aesthetic impact of the content itself Please view all of the item pictures and video to make your own informed condition decision before purchasing Scale: Excellent: No damage or issues barely perceptible from close viewing distance and bright lighting conditions Very Good: Issues visible from close viewing distance and normal lighting conditions Good: Issues visible from normal viewing distance and lighting conditions but do NOT significantly detract from the overall look of the work Fair: Issues that are immediately apparent from normal viewing distance and lighting conditions AND significantly detract from the overall look of the work Poor: Severe condition issues that require repair and some may be beyond repair Buyer Notes Grinding 4 Good does our best to accurately describe the items we offerItems are offered AS IS/AS DESCRIBED to the best of our knowledge, research and abilityThe buyer is expected to view the photos, video and descriptions carefully and ask questions before they purchaseIf you have an issue or question, please contact us via eBay's systemAfter you have received your item, if you are happy with our service and your new purchase please consider leaving us buyers feedback. 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