John Howard Hale RBA (1863–1955) 19th Century Oil Painting – The Cobbler – Antique Shoemaker Portrait Framed

A charming and characterful 19th-century genre painting depicting a cobbler at work in his traditional workshop.

The composition portrays an elderly shoemaker seated beside his workbench, surrounded by traditional shoemaking tools, footwear and a woven basket. The painting captures an intimate glimpse of everyday working life, with lovely atmospheric details and a warm, muted colour palette.

Executed in oil on canvas, the painting is unsigned and presented in an impressive ornate giltwood-style frame with elaborate decorative scrollwork and foliate detailing, which beautifully complements the subject.

The reverse retains an old gallery label from The Parker Gallery, London, adding an interesting historical detail.

A lovely antique painting with considerable decorative appeal, ideal for collectors of 19th-century genre scenes, traditional trades and Victorian artwork.

Dimensions

* Painting: 39 x 31 cm (15.35 x 12.20 inches)

* Overall framed size: 54.5 x 47 cm (21.46 x 18.50 inches)

Condition

Antique condition, with age-related wear and signs of age consistent with a 19th-century painting. The frame displays some wear and patination commensurate with its age. Please carefully examine all photographs, as they form part of the condition description.

A distinctive and decorative example of 19th-century British genre painting.