Samuel Joseph Clark (1834–1912) Antique Cattle & Farmyard Oil Painting

Samuel Joseph Clark (1834–1912) Antique Cattle & Farmyard Oil Painting Brief Description: This is a particularly charming and beautifully composed late 19th-century British oil on canvas painting by Samuel Joseph Clark (1834–1912), depicting an idyllic rural farm scene with cattle, poultry and a young milkmaid. The central figure is shown walking alongside a young red-and-white calf along a country track, while further cattle graze peacefully within the surrounding pasture. Chickens and a wonderfully painted cockerel animate the foreground, with a traditional thatched farmhouse nestled beyond the hedgerow beneath an expansive, softly clouded sky. Clark has captured the peaceful atmosphere of Victorian rural life beautifully, with considerable attention paid to the animals, figures and small details throughout the landscape. The warm earthy palette, open countryside and gentle narrative quality make this an especially appealing example of the artist's work. The painting is signed “S. J. Clark” to the lower-left corner. It is presented within a superb and highly decorative period pierced, scrolled and floral gilt-gesso frame, which complements the subject wonderfully and gives the painting considerable display presence. Artist Biography: Samuel Joseph Clark (1834–1912) was a British painter particularly associated with animal, farmyard and rural genre subjects. His works frequently feature cattle, horses and scenes of everyday country life, combining careful observation of animals with the picturesque landscapes and narrative detail so admired during the Victorian period. Clark belonged to a family of artists noted for their depictions of horses and animals, and his paintings remain popular with collectors of traditional British sporting and rural art. Attributes: Artist: Samuel Joseph Clark (1834–1912) Medium: Oil on canvas Period: Late 19th Century Origin: British Condition: The painting presents very well for its age, retaining good colour and attractive period character. There are expected minor signs of age and surface wear consistent with a genuine late 19th-century oil painting. Framed Measurements: INCHES & CENTIMETRES Height: 25.5'' | 64.7 cm Width: 35.5'' | 90.1 cm Depth: 2.3'' | 5.8 cm ^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^ *A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece* Delivery Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services. Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell. We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition. For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days. Returns Policy Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy (excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging). Pay securely - Telephone orders welcome Image result for payments accepted logos Secure-Payment-Vpadeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-0068686-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card