Dixon Clark

A charming original oil painting by Dixon Clark (1849–1944), depicting a ewe with two young lambs resting in a peaceful rural landscape. The scene features a rustic wooden fence, lush greenery and an atmospheric countryside background, characteristic of the artist’s pastoral subject matter.

Dixon Clark was a British painter particularly known for oil paintings of landscapes, cattle and rural activities. He exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1890 and 1902, and sheep and lambs were among his recurring subjects. (jamesalder.co.uk⁠)

The painting is signed lower right, while the reverse bears an old inscription identifying the artist and the title “A Study of Sheep”. The work is presented in an impressive ornate gilt frame, which complements the traditional Victorian character of the painting.

Dimensions

* Overall framed size: 35 × 43 cm

8 × 16.9 inches

* Visible painting size: 20 × 29 cm

9 × 11.4 inches

Condition

The painting is in antique condition with signs of age consistent with its period. There is surface craquelure and general age-related wear visible to the canvas and paint surface. The ornate antique frame also shows areas of wear, rubbing and losses commensurate with age. Please study all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.

A beautiful Victorian-era British pastoral painting with strong decorative appeal and an attractive period gilt frame — ideal for collectors of British art, animal paintings and traditional country interiors.