George Armfield (British, 1808–1893) Two Dogs by the Hearth — Oil on Canvas, Signed and full of personality

and full of personality

Painted en plein air

Antique condition with visible wear consistent with age

making it especially suited for framing as a horizontal vignette

George Armfield (British, 1808–1893) Two Dogs by the Hearth — Oil on Canvas, Signed and full of personalityGeorge Armfield (British, 18081893) Two Dogs by the Hearth Oil on Canvas, Signed This charming late 19th century painting by George Armfield, one of Britains most beloved Victorian animal painters, captures an intimate domestic moment: two faithful dogs resting contentedly by the hearth. A white and brown spaniel lies alert in the firelight while a dark curly coated terrier keeps watch just behind each rendered with Armfields trademark sensitivity,