The Kill

細節

JOHN DALBY OF YORK (1806-1858)
The Kill
signed and dated 'Dalby. 1850.' (lower left)
oil on canvas
18 x 25¼ in. (45.7 x 64.2 cm.)

來源

with Arthur Ackermann & Son Ltd., London.
collection of John, 4th Marquess of Bute (1881-1947).
By descent until 1999.

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拍品專文

John Dalby came from the Yorkshire family of painters and his work is sometimes confused with that of David Dalby, to whom he was related. Though their styles and subjects are similar it would seem that John's technique and manner was more Victorian.

The first official record of John Dalby was in 1838, when he was living with Thomas Dalby in York and practicing as a painter. John specialized in painting hunting scenes that were admired for their liveliness, detail and precision.

The painting was in the collection of John, 4th Marquess of Bute and descended in his family until 1999.