Large Oil of Cannon S. Smith Exhibited Royal Academy 1891 Henry T Wells -SOLD
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A highly accomplished oil dated 1890 and exhibited at The Royal Academy 1891 by Henry Tanworth Wells sitting within its original frame.
A little history on Henry Tanworth Wells (1828–1903):
He was a portrait-painter in oils and miniatures, born 12th Dec. 1828 in Marylebone he was an exhibitor at the Royal Academy. He also joined a society which met every evening in Clipstone Street for drawing and criticism.
From his youth, Wells devoted himself to portraiture. Among these the most noticeable are the Princess Mary of Cambridge, painted in 1853 by command for Queen Victoria, and whole-lengths of the Duchess of Sutherland (as Lady Stafford), Countess Waldegrave, and Mrs Popham (1860).
From 1861 Wells, fearing the strain upon his eyesight, abandoned miniature painting, and in that year contributed to Burlington House his first large work in oils. In 1870 Wells was elected a full member of the Royal Academy.
The most popular of Wells's works was a painting of Queen Victoria, as princess, receiving the news of her accession from the archbishop of Canterbury and the Marquees Conyngham, exhibited in 1880 as ‘Victoria Regina.’ This painting was presented by the artist's daughters to the National Gallery of British Art, and a second version is at Buckingham Palace.
In 1870 Wells succeeded George Richmond, R.A., as limner to Grillion's Club, and in this capacity drew crayon portraits of some fifty of its distinguished members, chiefly political, during the following thirty years. As a man of business and a strenuous supporter of the constitutional rights and privileges of the Academy, Wells was a valued member of the council, and in the agitation for reform, he worked hard for the cause of artistic copyright.
Wells contributed, between 1846 and 1903, 287 works to the Royal Academy exhibitions, and, in addition to those already mentioned as being engraved, about forty-five were reproduced in Cassell's ‘Royal Academy Pictures’ (1891–1903). His portraits are usually signed with his monogram and dated.
This oil, a three-quarter portrait of the Cannon Sidney Smith is in fine order and displays a true sense of a quality portrait painter. The colours and condition of the canvas is good with one minor repair to the top right, the artist’s monogram is on the canvas hidden under the frame. The frame apart from a few omissions and the odd crack is again in good order.
We were simply attracted by the painting because of the quality of the work and calming subject matter. A very attractive find, ready to hang – would look superb in a period home, modern apartment or commercial space.
Dimensions – Overall Including Frame: Height 149cm x Width 122.5cm x Depth 13cm
Dimensions – Visible Picture Area: Height 110cm x Width 84.5cm
Established in 2011 we take pleasure in working for private and commercial clients in the sourcing of single pieces though to full Interior Design.
We appreciate that sometimes you may wish to touch and see a piece in the flesh before purchasing, if this is the case please call or email us to make an appointment (Monday – Saturday 9am-9pm). We are happy to take calls to answer any questions or if you wish to make a payment via the phone on 0121 2367740.
We include UK mainland delivery in the purchase price and utilise the services of three private couriers companies to deliver larger items. All items including furniture are suitably wrapped and padded in house in addition to our trusted couriers blanket wrapping whilst the piece is in transit. Delivery takes between 4-15 days depending on your location and we will contact you shortly after purchase to put the wheels in motion.
Please email for International, Scottish (north of Glasgow) and Ireland shipping quotes.
Any questions please ask or mail [email protected].
A little history on Henry Tanworth Wells (1828–1903):
He was a portrait-painter in oils and miniatures, born 12th Dec. 1828 in Marylebone he was an exhibitor at the Royal Academy. He also joined a society which met every evening in Clipstone Street for drawing and criticism.
From his youth, Wells devoted himself to portraiture. Among these the most noticeable are the Princess Mary of Cambridge, painted in 1853 by command for Queen Victoria, and whole-lengths of the Duchess of Sutherland (as Lady Stafford), Countess Waldegrave, and Mrs Popham (1860).
From 1861 Wells, fearing the strain upon his eyesight, abandoned miniature painting, and in that year contributed to Burlington House his first large work in oils. In 1870 Wells was elected a full member of the Royal Academy.
The most popular of Wells's works was a painting of Queen Victoria, as princess, receiving the news of her accession from the archbishop of Canterbury and the Marquees Conyngham, exhibited in 1880 as ‘Victoria Regina.’ This painting was presented by the artist's daughters to the National Gallery of British Art, and a second version is at Buckingham Palace.
In 1870 Wells succeeded George Richmond, R.A., as limner to Grillion's Club, and in this capacity drew crayon portraits of some fifty of its distinguished members, chiefly political, during the following thirty years. As a man of business and a strenuous supporter of the constitutional rights and privileges of the Academy, Wells was a valued member of the council, and in the agitation for reform, he worked hard for the cause of artistic copyright.
Wells contributed, between 1846 and 1903, 287 works to the Royal Academy exhibitions, and, in addition to those already mentioned as being engraved, about forty-five were reproduced in Cassell's ‘Royal Academy Pictures’ (1891–1903). His portraits are usually signed with his monogram and dated.
This oil, a three-quarter portrait of the Cannon Sidney Smith is in fine order and displays a true sense of a quality portrait painter. The colours and condition of the canvas is good with one minor repair to the top right, the artist’s monogram is on the canvas hidden under the frame. The frame apart from a few omissions and the odd crack is again in good order.
We were simply attracted by the painting because of the quality of the work and calming subject matter. A very attractive find, ready to hang – would look superb in a period home, modern apartment or commercial space.
Dimensions – Overall Including Frame: Height 149cm x Width 122.5cm x Depth 13cm
Dimensions – Visible Picture Area: Height 110cm x Width 84.5cm
Established in 2011 we take pleasure in working for private and commercial clients in the sourcing of single pieces though to full Interior Design.
We appreciate that sometimes you may wish to touch and see a piece in the flesh before purchasing, if this is the case please call or email us to make an appointment (Monday – Saturday 9am-9pm). We are happy to take calls to answer any questions or if you wish to make a payment via the phone on 0121 2367740.
We include UK mainland delivery in the purchase price and utilise the services of three private couriers companies to deliver larger items. All items including furniture are suitably wrapped and padded in house in addition to our trusted couriers blanket wrapping whilst the piece is in transit. Delivery takes between 4-15 days depending on your location and we will contact you shortly after purchase to put the wheels in motion.
Please email for International, Scottish (north of Glasgow) and Ireland shipping quotes.
Any questions please ask or mail [email protected].