This lot consists of a hand painted Oil on Cardboard rendered in style of the English painter Walter Langley (1852-1922)
He was born in Birmingham and his father was a journeyman tailor. At 15 he was apprenticed to a lithographer. At 21 he won a scholarship to South Kensington and he studied designing there for two years. The sometimes highly ornate work is mainly in gold and silver and in a Renaissance style. He returned to Birmingham but took up painting full-time, and in 1881 was elected an Associate of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA). Politically left wing for his era, he was noted for his social realist portrayals of working-class figures, particularly fishermen and their families. He was a supporter of Charles Bradlaugh, a radical socialist politician. In 1884, Langley was elected a member of the RBSA and continued to exhibit widely throughout the UK and abroad.

DIMENSIONS:
Unframed 9.8"x13.7" (25x35cm)
Framed 12.9"x16.9" (33x43cm)

PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

Overall excellent condition considering the age of the artwork. No tears, paint loss, or serious aesthetic damage. All the pieces in this catalog are sold in the style of the artist, they are not accompanied by any authentication issued by the artist's authority. They are not included in the artist's catalog. In the artist's style means that the piece may have been painted by the artist, or someone else inspired by the artist's style. The authority of this piece is unknown. Some pieces are accompanied by certificates issued by independent art appraisal, if you have questions about the certification of any piece in this catalog please do not hesitate to contact us.