{"title":"Traditional","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA collection of artworks rooted in established painterly traditions, including realist, academic, Victorian, Romantic, and classically influenced works. These pieces are often defined by strong draughtsmanship, recognisable subjects, and a timeless decorative appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"signed-mezzotint-by-thomas-hamilton-crawford-the-sign-painter-after-meissonier","title":"Thomas Hamilton Crawford After Meissonier - \"The Sign Painter\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eThomas Hamilton Crawford – \u003cem data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"172\"\u003eThe Sign Painter, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eSigned Hand-Coloured Mezzotint after Meissonier, Framed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eA fine early 20th-century hand-coloured mezzotint engraving by Thomas Hamilton Crawford (1860–1948), after the celebrated French painter Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier (1815–1891). Titled \u003cem data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"450\"\u003eThe Sign Painter\u003c\/em\u003e, the composition depicts a tradesman carefully lettering a shop sign while a second figure looks on, capturing a characterful moment of everyday working life with wit, warmth, and close observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eThe subject is especially appealing for its sense of concentration and quiet humour. Meissonier’s small-scale genre scenes were admired for their precision and intimacy, and Crawford’s mezzotint translates those qualities into a richly tonal print with a soft, velvety surface. The subtle hand-colouring adds warmth and decorative charm, while the careful treatment of the figures and interior details preserves the narrative interest of the original composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eMezzotints after Meissonier were highly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, valued for both their technical sophistication and their ability to capture the painterly character of the source image. Crawford was particularly well regarded as a reproductive engraver, and this example retains the crispness and atmosphere associated with good early impressions. The artist’s pencil signature in the lower margin adds further appeal for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003ePresented in its original early 20th-century Boots frame, the piece carries additional period character and displays very well at a generous scale. A strong and decorative example of British mezzotint printmaking, ideal for collectors of genre prints, working-life subjects, and early 20th-century British graphic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003eArtist: Thomas Hamilton Crawford (Scottish, 1860–1948), after J. L. E. 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There is gentle age toning to the mount and light wear to the original frame, as expected.\u003cbr data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003eFrame: Original vintage Boots frame, glazed and ready to hang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003eThis is an authentic early 20th-century hand-pulled mezzotint, not a modern reproduction or later print.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"63Arts Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53563943682389,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/7170\/9525\/files\/CrawfordMain.jpg?v=1774909368"},{"product_id":"large-coloured-mezzotint-throwing-a-kiss-sydney-e-wilson-after-greuze-1923","title":"Sydney E. 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The composition shows a young woman in 18th-century dress, caught in an intimate and theatrical moment as she sends a kiss while holding a letter, framed by rich drapery and floral detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eThe image is one of Greuze’s most recognisable and appealing subjects, combining sentiment, elegance, and carefully staged charm. It reflects the taste for refined and emotionally charged genre scenes that made his work so admired, while the costume, pose, and setting give the composition a strong decorative quality. Wilson’s interpretation preserves that appeal beautifully, translating the softness and painterly richness of the original into the velvety tonal language of mezzotint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eSydney Ernest Wilson was a highly regarded British engraver, particularly known for his accomplished reproductive prints after Old Masters and 18th-century French pictures. His mezzotints are valued for their tonal depth and sensitivity to the original paintings, and this coloured example is especially attractive for the warmth and delicacy of its finish. Pencil signed in the margin and generous in scale, it has strong wall presence while retaining the intimacy and softness characteristic of the medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003ePresented in a glazed frame with a period-style mount, this is a handsome and collectible early 20th-century print, well suited to collectors of decorative mezzotints, French Rococo subjects, and romantic figural prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003eArtist: Sydney Ernest Wilson (British, 1869–1940), after Jean-Baptiste Greuze (French, 1725–1805)\u003cbr data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003eTitle: \u003cem data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003eThrowing a Kiss\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eLe Baiser Envoyé\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003eMedium: Coloured mezzotint engraving on paper\u003cbr data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eSignature: Pencil signed in the margin\u003cbr data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003eUnframed size: 42 × 34 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003eFramed size: 63 × 55 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003eDate: Published c.1923\u003cbr data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003eCondition: The mezzotint is in good overall vintage condition. The sheet shows light, even age toning with scattered foxing consistent with age. It remains well presented overall and displays attractively.\u003cbr data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003eFrame: Glazed and ready to hang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2586\"\u003eThis is an original early 20th-century mezzotint, not a modern reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"63Arts Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53563943715157,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/7170\/9525\/files\/Wilson.jpg?v=1774912395"},{"product_id":"castle-bolton-yorkshire-watercolour-painting-signed-ayjay-english-landscape","title":"AYJAY - Castle Bolton, Yorkshire","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"198\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eCastle Bolton, Wensleydale, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"198\"\u003eSigned Watercolour Landscape, Framed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"554\"\u003eAn original watercolour on paper depicting Castle Bolton, Wensleydale, signed “AyJay” lower left. This attractive English landscape captures the historic Yorkshire castle set within rolling countryside, rendered in a soft natural palette with a calm, traditional handling that gives the work both decorative appeal and topographical interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eThe composition balances the strong architectural form of the castle with the gentler rhythms of the surrounding landscape. The result is a pleasing and atmospheric view, with the medieval fortress rising prominently above the fields while the broader setting retains the charm of a picturesque rural scene. The restrained colour and careful structure place the work comfortably within the tradition of mid-20th-century British topographical watercolour painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eCastle Bolton is one of North Yorkshire’s best-known historic landmarks. Built in the late 14th century, it is closely associated with English history and is particularly remembered as the place where Mary, Queen of Scots was held for a period during her captivity. Its commanding position within Wensleydale has long made it a popular subject for artists and travellers, valued for both its historical importance and its striking setting in the Yorkshire landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eSigned and presented in a complementary glazed frame, this is a highly displayable original work that would suit collectors of English landscapes, architectural views, and Yorkshire subjects, while also working well as a decorative piece in both traditional and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003eArtist: AyJay (English School)\u003cbr data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eTitle: \u003cem data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eCastle Bolton, Wensleydale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eMedium: Watercolour on paper\u003cbr data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eSignature: Signed lower left, \u003cem data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e“AyJay”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003eImage size: 29.5 × 39.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eFramed size: 45.5 × 55 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003eDate: Mid-20th century, undated\u003cbr data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003eCondition: Good overall condition. The watercolour surface is clean and stable, with colours remaining vibrant. Some light age-related staining is visible to the corners of the mount. Presented behind glass in a decorative frame in good structural condition.\u003cbr data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003eFrame: Glazed and framed, ready to hang\u003cbr data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003eProvenance: Framer’s label for G. Bennett, Wimbledon, verso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003eThis is a genuine one-of-a-kind original artwork, not a print or reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"63Arts Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53563943911765,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/7170\/9525\/files\/CatleBoltonPlate.jpg?v=1774905535"},{"product_id":"victorian-1878-watercolour-edinburgh-st-margarets-loch-arthurs-seat-signed","title":"Cairns - St Margarets Loch, Arthurs Seat, Edinburgh (1878)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eJ. 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In the foreground, figures promenade around the loch, a horse and carriage passes by, and small groups sit along the banks, giving the scene a lively sense of the park as a popular place of Victorian leisure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eThe composition is especially appealing for the way it brings together several of Edinburgh’s most recognisable and historically resonant landmarks within a single view. Cairns handles the scene with a light, confident touch, using a warm earthy palette that gives the work an attractive atmospheric quality. The combination of water, ruins, and volcanic landscape creates a composition that is both topographically interesting and highly decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eSt Margaret’s Loch itself was formed in 1856 as part of Prince Albert’s programme of improvements to the landscape around the Palace of Holyroodhouse. When this watercolour was painted in 1878, the loch was still a relatively recent addition to one of Edinburgh’s most ancient settings. Above it stand the remains of St Anthony’s Chapel, a medieval structure already ruinous by the 18th century, while beyond rises Arthur’s Seat, the extinct volcano that remains one of the defining features of the city’s skyline. Together, these elements give the picture a strong sense of place and a particularly rich historical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eSigned and dated lower left “J. Cairns 1878”, the painting is presented in a later glazed decorative frame with a clean mount and displays very well. A charming and evocative 19th-century Edinburgh view, ideal for collectors of Scottish watercolours, Holyrood Park subjects, and Victorian topographical art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003eArtist: J. Cairns\u003cbr data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003eTitle: \u003cem data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eSt Margaret’s Loch, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003eMedium: Watercolour on paper\u003cbr data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003eSignature: Signed and dated lower left, \u003cem data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003e“J. 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The plate depicts a gentleman seated at his writing desk within an elegant interior, while the lower register illustrates quill pens, an inkwell and stand, a pounce box, and the correct hand positions for holding a quill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eThe composition follows the characteristic format used throughout the \u003cem data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eEncyclopédie\u003c\/em\u003e plate volumes, combining a larger vignette of practice or setting above with carefully observed studies of tools and technique below. 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The subject makes it especially suitable for a study, library, or desk setting, while the quality of the engraving and its strong historical context give it enduring collector interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003ePresented in a substantial glazed gilt frame with a deep green mount, this is a handsome and well-preserved example of an original \u003cem data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003eEncyclopédie\u003c\/em\u003e plate — decorative, historically significant, and ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003eTitle: \u003cem data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003eArt d’Ecrire\u003c\/em\u003e (The Art of Writing), Plate 2\u003cbr data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003eMedium: Copperplate engraving on laid paper\u003cbr data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003eEngraver: Atelier of Jacques Renaud Benard (French, 1731–1794), signed in plate \u003cem data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003eBenard direx.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003eAfter: Charles Paillasson (French, 1718–1789)\u003cbr data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003eDate: c.1763\u003cbr data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003ePlate size: 23 × 16 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2683\"\u003eFramed size: 56.5 × 46 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2715\"\u003eCondition: Good overall condition. 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Ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3112\"\u003eThis is a genuine original 18th-century engraving, not a modern print or reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"63Arts Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53563944042837,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/7170\/9525\/files\/The_Art_of_Writing_Inner_Plate_IG.jpg?v=1774901085"},{"product_id":"west-end-park-glasgow-framed-print-kelvingrove-park-victorian-illustration","title":"West End Park (Kelvingrove Park), Glasgow","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"219\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"169\"\u003eWest End Park, Glasgow (Now Kelvingrove Park), \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"219\"\u003eFramed Print After a Victorian Illustration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eA handsome colour print depicting West End Park, Glasgow, now known as Kelvingrove Park, after a late 19th-century Victorian illustration. The scene captures the formal landscaping, fountain, and surrounding architecture with the balanced, descriptive character typical of period topographical views, offering both strong decorative appeal and historical interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eThe composition reflects the civic confidence of Victorian Glasgow, when illustrated views of public parks and urban improvements were produced to celebrate the city’s development and architectural ambition. Here, the orderly planting, open promenade, and carefully observed buildings combine to create a view that is both visually satisfying and rich in period character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eThis later print preserves the charm of the original design particularly well. The colour is clean and bright, and the original printed title label beneath the image — “The West End Park – Glasgow” — adds an extra layer of authenticity and visual interest. As a subject, Kelvingrove Park remains one of Glasgow’s best-known and most admired public spaces, making this an especially appealing piece for collectors of Scottish prints, Glasgow views, and historic urban landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003ePresented mounted and glazed in a substantial modern gilt frame, the print has an elegant and well-finished appearance that suits both traditional and contemporary interiors. 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The print remains clean and bright, with no visible fading, foxing, or staining. The mount is fresh, and the glazing is clear. Overall presentation is of a high standard.\u003cbr data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003eFrame: Substantial modern gilt frame with hanging wire. Ready to hang.\u003cbr data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003eNotes: Original printed title label beneath image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2466\"\u003eThis is a genuine high-quality decorative print, professionally presented.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"63Arts Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53563944108373,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/7170\/9525\/files\/GlasgowWestParkPlate.jpg?v=1774900096"},{"product_id":"topsham-devon-old-ferry-cottage-bulgin-signed-pen-ink-drawing-framed","title":"Bulgin - Topsham, Devon Old Ferry Cottage","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"175\"\u003eBulgin – Topsham, The Old Ferry Cottage, Devon, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eOriginal Pen and Ink Drawing, Framed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"594\"\u003eAn original pen and ink drawing by Bulgin, depicting a characterful waterside view at Topsham, Devon, with moored boats, riverside buildings, and the old ferry-side setting rendered in a crisp and confident hand. The composition has a strong topographical charm, combining architectural detail with the quiet atmosphere of one of Devon’s most historic estuary towns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eExecuted in monochrome, the drawing has a pleasing balance of structure and informality. The line work is clear and decorative, giving the scene both visual precision and an easy sense of place. Boats rest along the water’s edge while the clustered buildings of the riverbank create depth and local character, making the work appealing both as a topographical subject and as a distinctive original work on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eThe reverse is inscribed “Topsham – the Old Ferry Cottage – Devon” and “Original pen and ink by Bulgin”, giving the piece a clear identification and adding to its period appeal. 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Rendered in crisp monochrome line, the composition has a strong architectural clarity and decorative elegance, making it an appealing piece for collectors of British topography and historic print material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eThe subject is one of Exeter’s best-known civic buildings. With its grand Greek Doric portico and commanding street presence, the Higher Market has long been admired as a notable example of early 19th-century architecture. Fletcher’s image focuses on this stately frontage, capturing the rhythm of the columns and the dignified balance of the façade with the precision and confidence for which his architectural drawings are known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eThis print was issued in 1948 and reproduces Fletcher’s earlier 1938 drawing of the building, giving the piece both topographical and documentary interest. 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Ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003eThis is a genuine, one-of-a-kind original artwork — not a print or reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"63Arts Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53563944206677,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/7170\/9525\/files\/AlfredEastPlate.jpg?v=1774896321"},{"product_id":"t-mackenzie-signed-etching-punting-magdalen-college-oxford-framed","title":"T. Mackenzie - Magdalen College Oxford","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eT. Mackenzie – “Punting”, Magdalen College, Oxford, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"196\"\u003eSigned Original Etching, Framed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eA signed original etching by T. 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Ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eThis is an original etching, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"63Arts Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53563944370517,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/7170\/9525\/files\/OxfordPlate.jpg?v=1774895133"},{"product_id":"antique-dog-oil-painting-herman-frederik-funch-kvik-signed-dated-1889-hunting","title":"Herman Frederik Funch - \"Kvik\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eHerman Frederik Funch (Danish 1841–1919) – \u003cem data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"116\"\u003eKvik\u003c\/em\u003e, Hunting Dog, Oil on Canvas, 1889\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"494\"\u003eOriginal oil on canvas by the Danish painter Herman Frederik Funch (1841–1919), depicting a black-and-tan hunting dog named Kvik resting beside a folding shooting chair and game bag. 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The dog is treated not simply as part of a sporting setting, but as the true subject of the picture, observed with warmth and character. The black-and-tan coat is handled with subtle tonal variation, while the surrounding chair and bag place the scene within a recognisably rural and sporting tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003ePresented in an ornate gilt frame with a small lower nameplate, this is an attractive and characterful late 19th-century cabinet picture, well suited to collectors of animal painting, dog portraits, and sporting art. 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There is some damage at the upper edge between the frame and the painted panel, as shown in the photographs. The frame has general age-related wear, surface marks and small knocks in keeping with its age. 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The work depicts a picturesque upland cottage landscape, with a whitewashed rural dwelling nestled beneath trees and a sunlit hill rising beyond. A small figure and dog on the track add a lovely narrative detail, giving the scene a quiet sense of life and scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"765\"\u003ePainted with warm autumnal tones and expressive handling, the composition has a particularly attractive period character: rustic cottages, wooded slopes, rocky ground and distant hills, all arranged with a pleasing depth and softness. The golden light across the hillside contrasts nicely with the darker foreground trees and cottage shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eThe canvas bears a Winsor \u0026amp; Newton, London stamp verso, consistent with the period, and the reverse also carries a later Langley Galleries, Rochester, Kent label. 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