Painting by Henry robinson hall, english. glen menteith, scotland – highland cattle. framed oil on c

Henry robinson hall. English ( b.1857 - d.1927 ). Glen menteith, scotland – highland cattle. Oil on canvas. Signed lower left. Also signed and titled on the reverse. Image size 23.6 inches X 35.6 inches ( 60cm X 90.5cm ). Frame size 33.5 inches X 45.7 inches ( 85cm X 116cm ). Available for sale is this original painting by henry robinson hall dating from the last decade of the 19th century. The painting is presented and supplied in its original frame (shown in these photographs) which has had some small areas of the moulding on the edges repaired to restore its decorative appearance. The slip has been replaced with a contemporary choice that is sympathetic to the frame and the painting’s aesthetic. The painted surfaces have benefitted from cleaning and conservation, which took place in 2022 on our instructions. This antique painting is now in very good condition, commensurate with its age. It wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display. The painting is signed lower left. The painting is also signed and titled on the reverse. Previously with ciceri and co, 57 frederick street, edinburgh. (the company commenced trading in frederick street in 1875). Henry robinson hall was a victorian and edwardian artist who was particularly noted for his works on highland cattle. He painted in both oils and watercolours. He was born in york to eliza robinson in 1859 and registered as henry robinson. His mother subsequently married john storey hall in 1867, and so his surname was changed accordingly. Hall lived for a while in newcastle upon tyne where he became involved in the artistic community. He later moved to fylde in lancashire and married. He later lived in barrow in furness and then coniston in cumbria, where he had a studio and also ran an artists’ supplies shop and café. He died in coniston on 31st may 1927 and is buried in the churchyard of st. Andrews church there.

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