Two studies of camels

Details

William Strutt (1825-1915)
Two studies of camels
one signed and dated 'July 15th 78- W. Strutt del' (lower right); and further inscribed 'Shaggy hair' (lower left), one inscribed '....and azure sky.' (lower left) and further indistinctly inscribed (upper right, slightly overmounted)
pencil and brown and ochre wash
6¼ x 9¾ in. (15.9 x 24.8 cm.); and 8 3/8 x 10 5/8 in. (21.3 x 27 cm.); two in one frame (2)

Provenance

By descent in the family to Mrs Margaret Strutt-Davies.

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Lot Essay

Strutt is best known for his sympathetic studies and drawings of animals. He studied at the Académie des Beaux Arts in Paris before travelling to Australia in 1850, returning to England in 1856. He also painted genre and religious scenes as well as portraits. He exhibited numerous times at the Royal Academy from 1865.

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