Manner of George Armfield (1808–1893) Manner of George Armfield Terriers Ratting Dog Painting Oil on Canvas Tondo

🐕 Manner of George Armfield – Terriers Ratting

A charming 19th-century British animal painting in the manner of George Armfield, depicting a group of terriers engaged in ratting in a rustic barn or stable setting.

Executed in oil on canvas, the lively composition captures the characteristic interest in working dogs and sporting subjects associated with Victorian animal painting. The dogs are shown amongst straw, with a barrel and feeding bowl adding to the rustic atmosphere.

The painting is presented in an impressive ornate gilt frame, with a decorative tondo composition surrounded by a richly embellished frame.

Dimensions

* Overall framed: 59 × 60 cm — 23.23 × 23.62 inches

* Actual painting: 44 × 45 cm — 17.32 × 17.72 inches

Condition

The painting is in antique condition, with age-related wear and signs of age consistent with its period. The ornate frame also shows signs of age and wear, adding to its antique character. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.

A particularly decorative and characterful Victorian-style animal painting, ideal for collectors of British sporting art, terrier paintings, antique dog art and traditional country interiors.