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Lot Essay
Cock Robin is said to have been owned by Lord Lucas. During Dalby's life this would probably refer to the 5th Baron Lucas, Thomas Philip, who was also 2nd Earl de Grey.
Little is known of this painter, it is possible he may have been the son of Dalby the topographical painter of Yorkshire views. In 1815 he was listed in the York directory as an animal painter. He has a much softer and more fluid style than John Dalby and his best period seems to be the 1820s. He painted more portraiture such as the present work, than hunting scenes and typically undertook larger canvases than John. Sally Mitchell comments on his graceful elegance and delicate finish, 'His racing scenes and his horse portraits are beautiful..The landscapes and trees are beautifully soft.' (S. Mitchell, The Dictionary of British Equestrian Artists, Woodbridge, 1985, p. 182).
Little is known of this painter, it is possible he may have been the son of Dalby the topographical painter of Yorkshire views. In 1815 he was listed in the York directory as an animal painter. He has a much softer and more fluid style than John Dalby and his best period seems to be the 1820s. He painted more portraiture such as the present work, than hunting scenes and typically undertook larger canvases than John. Sally Mitchell comments on his graceful elegance and delicate finish, 'His racing scenes and his horse portraits are beautiful..The landscapes and trees are beautifully soft.' (S. Mitchell, The Dictionary of British Equestrian Artists, Woodbridge, 1985, p. 182).