Attributed to George Morland (British, 1763-1804) Wood Cock & Pheasant Shooting

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Attributed to George Morland (British, 1763-1804)

Wood Cock & Pheasant Shooting
Unsigned, identified on a presentation plaque.
Oil on canvas, 12 1/4 x 15 1/4 in. (31.1 x 38.7 cm),framed.
Condition: Lined, retouch, craquelure.

N.B. The present work relates to a stipple engraving of the same title by T. Simpson (British, ac. 1790-1814) after George Morland, published along with Duck Shooting (Plate 1 and 2) and Hare Shooting, in April 20, 1790. (1)

(1) J.T. Herbert Baily, George Morland: A Biographical Essay [With a Catalogue of the Engraved Pictures] (London: Otto Limited, Carmelite House, E.C., 1906),p. 133.
Estimate $1,200-1,800

The retouch is almost exclusively fine strokes within the craquelure. The surface is stable and might benefit from a gentle cleaning.


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