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Engraving, “The Huntsman. Ned on the Brown Mare,” Sir Alfred James Munnings, Newlyn School, 1910s - England
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Technique on support: Engraving on paper Title of the work: “The Huntsman. Ned on the Brown Mare” Author: Sir Alfred James Munnings Signed in the lower left corner School: Newlyn School Period: 1910s Country of origin: England Provenance: Private collection Good condition commensurate with its age and use Overall dimensions: 62 x 77 x 2 cm. Dimensions without frame: 48 x 64 cm. Exquisite engraving from the original work by the celebrated British painter Sir Alfred James Munnings, one of the greatest exponents of 20th-century equestrian art and a key figure of the Newlyn School. Under the title “The Huntsman. Ned on the Brown Mare”, the piece captures an autumnal hunting scene in the countryside. The composition, with a single hunter in the foreground, reflects Munnings’s already mature style, which usually showed particular attention to equine figures. This approach appears in his work from 1907 and was consolidated during his stay in Cornwall, when he felt nostalgic for the hunting scenes of his hometown. More than a simple hunting scene, this image conveys the vital impulse of the rider, the drama of the jump, and the technical prowess of the artist. Particularly noteworthy is the artist's excellent anatomical work when portraying the horse. Munnings, a passionate horseman himself, expressed in his work his own quest for that perfection of the jump, perhaps idealized, but deeply felt. About Sir Alfred James Munnings: Sir Alfred James Munnings (1878–1959) was a prominent British painter, renowned for his mastery of horses and hunting scenes. Born in Mendham, Suffolk, he developed from a young age an intimate connection with the English countryside, animals, and rural life, which would profoundly influence his work. Although he lost the sight in one eye at the age of 20, he continued to paint with exceptional tenacity. Munnings trained at the Norwich School of Art and later joined the Newlyn School, a community of artists based in Cornwall, where he perfected his naturalistic style and his mastery of color and light. During the First World War, he was assigned as a war artist, an experience that further cemented his reputation. His lively technique and intimate anatomical knowledge of the horse made him one of the most sought-after equestrian portraitists of his time. In 1944, he was appointed president of the Royal Academy of Arts, a position in which he staunchly championed figurative art, opposing emerging modernist trends. In addition to his painting, Munnings left a three-volume memoir in which he recounted with humor and lucidity his life as an artist, rider, and lover of the English countryside. His legacy lives on as a symbol of a pictorial sensibility that captured the spirit of the traditional equestrian world with strength and elegance. Shipping will be paid by the buyer according to dimensions, weight, and destination. We will contact you to arrange the arrangements and agree on a quote. Shipping costs include custom-made professional packaging, personalized shipping, and tracking number and warranty. The frame protecting the artwork is offered as a gift, but has value in itself. It is provided at no additional cost so that when your artwork arrives at your home or destination, it can be immediately displayed. Any damage to the frame itself, which does not affect the integrity of the artwork, cannot be accepted as a valid reason to open a claim or request a cancellation. The buyer will be responsible for paying import duties and associated taxes in the destination country, if applicable. Please note the seller's disclaimer regarding possible customs charges, as these are levied in the destination country, and the amount payable is determined by that country's customs office. If an export permit is required, the costs are borne by the buyer. The cost depends progressively on the value of the artwork to be exported.
Good condition according to its age and use
Good condition according to its age and use
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ConditionVery goodColorsBrown, Taupe, Green, Multi ColorMaterialPaper, WoodNumber of items1OrientationLandscapeArt sizeMediumHeight62 cmWidth77 cmSigns of usageScratches
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Valladolid, SpainOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 1 sale