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Frederick Johnston (fl.1855-1868) - Framed Oil, Reaching for Father

Mid-19th Century

$890
£672.89
€785.22
CA$1,266.43
A$1,284.74
CHF 733.52
MX$15,556.24
NOK 8,635.33
SEK 8,606.67
DKK 5,871.65

About the Item

This wonderful oil on board painting depicts an interior genre scene in the 19th-century manner. The viewer's eye is instantly drawn to the family interaction, while details like the window and vegetables add depth and context to the figures' humble surroundings. The oil has been signed by the artist to the lower left. Well presented in a gilt-effect frame.
  • Creation Year:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.3 in (49 cm)Width: 17.13 in (43.5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Minor abrasion to the outer edge of the oil, where the slip has moved and rubbed. Light wear visible to the gilt-effect frame.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: sm7611stDibs: LU881315800392

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